Pastor Blogs

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  How Do We Know the Bible Is the Inspired Word of God? There’s nothing more important for the Christian than a thorough comprehension and understanding of the Bible. Dr. Roger Barrier Feb 14, 2019
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  10 Ways Narcissistic Leaders Can Devastate a Church Twenty or more years ago, when someone was mean, we called him mean. When someone was self-centered, we called her that. When we saw egotism, we knew that person had an inflated ego. Even when we... Jen Grice Feb 06, 2019
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  7 Reasons Prayer Meetings Fail It wasn’t too long ago that most churches included a prayer meeting as a part of their weekly rhythm. Maybe this was Sunday night or Wednesday evening or early one morning before the sun came up. While... Kevin DeYoung Feb 06, 2019
• Dealing with Doubts (And Why I Believe) The choices are the same they’ve always been: believe or despair. Joe McKeever Feb 06, 2019
• What We’re Missing in the Ralph Northam Scandal Abortion culture and racial injustice are not two separate impulses. They are one. Russell Moore Feb 06, 2019
• 10 Unexpected Ways to be (and Recognize) a Great Leader Leaders are both born and made. Some people know they are leaders and naturally assume that position; others will become leaders if they are willing to put in the work. But just because someone volunteers... Michelle S. Lazurek Feb 06, 2019
• Why You Should Check Your Heart before Worship It’s no coincidence that Sunday morning’s chaos surpasses the hustle to get the kids to school and get to work. Satan doesn’t want you to prepare your heart for worship. Topher Haddox Jan 31, 2019
• What I Want to Tell the Person Having Suicidal Thoughts Sometimes you feel that no one understands or even cares. I am so sorry. Now is a good time to talk with a trusted friend, counselor, or person in authority who can help. Dr. Roger Barrier Jan 31, 2019
• How to Develop Leadership in Your Youth Ministry For those investing in the next generation, the central goal – second only to building their faith – ought to be raising up tomorrow’s leaders. Youth leaders should incorporate... Karen Whiting Jan 31, 2019
• 5 Ways We Can All Relate to Charles Spurgeon At first glance, most of us have little in common with Charles Spurgeon. Many of us who grew up around church have heard the name of Charles Spurgeon but know little about who he was or what he is remembered... Jason Soroski Jan 31, 2019
• 10 Helpful Things I Wish I Knew Before Launching a Ministry I never intended to start a ministry. But once I did, I knew immediately I was in over my head. I spent years groping in the dark, learning mostly from trial and error. Maybe that’s why I’m always game to... Donna Jones Jan 31, 2019
• 10 Reasons Why It's Essential for Pastors to Take Time Off from Ministry As a pastor’s wife who has been in the ministry for almost 20 years, I know the physical, emotional, and mental toll that ministry can take on a family. In a sense, our lives are like a sacrifice,... Michelle S. Lazurek Jan 24, 2019