Pastors / Leadership

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  The Meaning and Importance of Biblical Names (and 100 of our Favorite Bible Names) From origin, to purpose, to circumstances, biblical names are rich with meaning. Here's a look at names in the Bible and their significance. Dolores Smyth Jul 29, 2019
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  Two Simple Secrets to Leading Small Groups Effectively A core component of leading small groups is facilitating conversation. Here's why asking questions, and inviting silence, are two of your most effective tools for a spiritually impactful discussion. Chris Surratt Jul 25, 2019
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  Encouragement for Pastors: Trust God with Your Entire To-Do List You are not the judge of your own work. Teach that class, preach that sermon, counsel that troubled one, write that article, study that text, pray that prayer. God alone knows what was your best work, your... Joe McKeever Jul 24, 2019
• 7 Encouraging Psalms to Help Battle Depression Depression is not something that magically disappears when you slap a band aid on it. Sometimes the last thing you want to hear is another Bible verse or an encouraging word from someone who has not... Micah Maddox Jul 23, 2019
• What Is the Catechism? Is it Still Applicable Today? The catechism is a foreign concept to many evangelical Christians. It may evoke a sense of mystical reverence or a yawn of boredom. It may connote religious emptiness. But much is to be learned from this... Allie Boman Jul 22, 2019
• Why So Many Are Turning to the Liturgical Worship Dr. Winfield Bevins of Asbury Theological Seminary takes the Augustinian view of the liturgy and answers the question, "Why are so many young adults turning or returning to the liturgy in our time?" Dr.... Dr. Michael A. Milton Jul 19, 2019
• Why Is God Called "Holy, Holy, Holy" (Revelation 4:8)? In Revelation 4:8, readers stumble across a verse that says, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty.” Popularized in worship songs, this short passage in the last book of the New Testament... Hope Bolinger Jul 19, 2019
• Psalm 23 - Finding Our Good Shepherd's Peace & Promises in the Midst of Darkness God chose David to write this Psalm because God wanted to reveal Himself to His people as a shepherd, someone they could relate to. This famous psalm is God’s gift to the weary; God’s blessing to the... Dr. Michael A. Milton Jul 18, 2019
• What Is Greed and How Do I Know if I'm Greedy? Scripture doesn’t specifically define greed. In America, we often relegate greed as some abstract quality only the uber rich are guilty of. The rest of us just “want” stuff…... April Motl Jul 17, 2019
• What Does God Look Like? Maybe 'in the image of God' is more 'bodily' than we ever thought. Maybe that’s why it takes such a callous heart to look at an embryo rubbing his face with a small, stumpy hand without recognizing a little... Russell Moore Jul 15, 2019
• 5 Practical Ways to Help Youth Overcome Doubt Doubt. It’s a common struggle in the Christian life. And if there’s one group of people in your church who most likely struggles with doubt the most, its young people. As they grow and mature, they... Aaron Berry Jul 12, 2019
• Are You Preaching About Money? Two Huge Considerations Be courageous, pastor. Teach your people to give. But let no one accuse you of pressuring them to give. They will anyway. Expect it and shrug it off. Whether they do or don't, be faithful to the Lord. Joe McKeever Jul 11, 2019