Pastors / Leadership

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  Is it Wrong for the Congregation to Clap after Worship Songs? Have you ever thought: why do we clap? And for whom are we clapping? Do you feel conflicted and confused about it: should I clap, should I not clap? Denise Kohlmeyer May 21, 2024
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  6 Ways to Rethink Biblical Hospitality in a Busy World As our Couples Bible study group was leaving our home, one of the couples thanked us for our hospitality. That wasn’t the first time they had mentioned this to us. When we hosted a New Year’s dinner at our... Janet Thompson May 21, 2024
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  5 Ways to Overcome Compassion Fatigue at Church and in Daily Life Compassion is at the heart of our faith. God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to carry each other’s burdens, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this world. However, as we immerse ourselves... Whitney Hopler May 20, 2024
• 5 Practical Ways to Take Up the Sword of the Spirit Daily The sword of the Spirit is spoken of in Ephesians 6:10-18. This passage is known as the full armor of God. The Apostle Paul lists all of the parts of the full armor of God and one of these vital parts is the... Vivian Bricker May 17, 2024
• Pastor Halts Sermon to Embrace Cursing Homeless Man During Church Service A San Antonio pastor and church are receiving widespread praise after the minister paused his sermon to embrace and vow support for a homeless man whom he invited on stage after the man began shouting... Michael Foust May 17, 2024
• How Do I Know If I’m in the Book of Life? The Bible teaches that the Book of Life is the register of everyone who is going to heaven. Very simply, if your name is not in the Book of Life then you’re not going to heaven. Dr. Roger Barrier May 16, 2024
• The Mark of the Beast Is ‘Active Even Now,’ Pastor Matt Chandler Says Texas Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in Flower Mound recently shared why he believes the “mark of the beast,” as mentioned in the Bible in Revelation 13, is “active even now.” Milton Quintanilla May 16, 2024
• 6 Strategies for Dealing with Burnout from Church Volunteering Most Christians seek to become a part of a team to serve within their local church body. This is a good sign of their spiritual growth and helps people think outside themselves and give to the greater good.... Michelle S. Lazurek May 15, 2024
• 7 Myths about Modesty Christians Should Stop Believing From the flurry of articles I see being exchanged as the weather gets warmer and hemlines rise, necklines plunge, and shirtless men become more common, modesty is a hot topic—especially among believers. ... Amy Green May 15, 2024
• Is Modesty for Men Too? Modesty is a term usually associated with women, particularly when it comes to the Bible. But is the Bible talking only to women — or should men pursue modesty, too? Here are some thoughts to consider. Deirdre Reilly May 14, 2024
• 7 Good and Bad Ways to Give Your Pastor Feedback on the Sermon Communication serves as the foundation of a great relationship, and since it’s so important, healthy communication is key. Toxic communication breaks bonds and separates people, while constructive and... Britt Mooney May 14, 2024
• 6 Healthy Ways to Recover from Church Trauma Church trauma, also known as religious trauma, is more common than one may think. Statistics show that 27-33% of Americans have religious trauma. With numbers as high as 33%, it is not surprising that many... Vivian Bricker May 13, 2024