Church Leaders Update Archives

7 Lies Modern Churches Need to Stop Believing

Lies left unchecked can keep churches from fulfilling their God-given purpose and potential.

7 Lies Modern Churches Need to Stop Believing

11 Ways to Support Fellow Church Members Besides Financially

When a church member has a need, sometimes the easiest thing to do is to give money. While this is usually helpful, that often involves the least...

11 Ways to Support Fellow Church Members Besides Financially

5 Ways to Debunk the Myth That Christians Aren’t Afraid of Death

The fear of death is common, even among Christians. While many people think Christians are not afraid of death, it is not true. Even though...

5 Ways to Debunk the Myth That Christians Aren’t Afraid of Death

3 Key Signs of a Healthy Church

The idea of a healthy church sounds appealing and is what God desires for His Church. One day, Jesus will return for His bride (the Church). We...

3 Key Signs of a Healthy Church

How Long Should a Pastor’s Sermon Be?

The Pope recently urged pastors to keep sermons under 10 minutes, sparking a debate on whether brevity or depth should guide sermon length—so how...

How Long Should a Pastor’s Sermon Be?

Pastors Bring Hope Amid Devastation as Wildfires Continue to Ravage Los Angeles

Pastors and Christian ministries are mobilizing to provide relief for those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Pastor...

Pastors Bring Hope Amid Devastation as Wildfires Continue to Ravage Los Angeles

13 Ways to Recognize the Overlooked People in Your Church

We’ve all had the experience of attending a new church where we don’t know anyone. It can be intimidating whether the church is small or large....

13 Ways to Recognize the Overlooked People in Your Church

10 Reasons Contemporary Worship Is Declining and What We Can Do to Help the Church Move On

Experiencing God through worship has presentationally changed over time, but elementally remained the same. To understand where contemporary...

10 Reasons Contemporary Worship Is Declining and What We Can Do to Help the Church Move On

Why Is Your Church Ignoring These Sins?

When we speak about "the Church" doing this or that, we tend to paint a picture of pastors, elders, or those in leadership at the forefront — as if...

Why Is Your Church Ignoring These Sins?

10 Examples of Generosity in the Bible and How to Follow Them

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship.

10 Examples of Generosity in the Bible and How to Follow Them

Unlocking the Secret to Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

What is the secret to avoiding spiritual burnout?I must confess that my first response to this question is heavy on snark. Ready for my snarky...

Unlocking the Secret to Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

What Are the Seven Deadly Sins? A Biblical Guide

While many of us can name the seven deadly sins (pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, lust, sloth, and greed), we may not understand why they are...

What Are the Seven Deadly Sins? A Biblical Guide

54 Sermons to Kickstart the New Year

As you enter this new year—be inspired to use these to help prepare your own messages.

54 Sermons to Kickstart the New Year

Brandon Patterson Reflects on His Time as President Carter’s Pastor

Brandon Patterson, a young seminary student, fulfilled a long-held prayer to speak before kings when Former President Jimmy Carter personally...

Brandon Patterson Reflects on His Time as President Carter’s Pastor

3 Things to Pray for in the New Year

As we leave the old year behind, how about we saturate the coming new year with prayers? So, let’s pray for three things that will remain...

3 Things to Pray for in the New Year

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