Church Leaders Update Archives

Pastors who have been in the field throughout all their adult years wish someone had told them a few things about this work. The following are some...

A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “Why it’s Important to Keep Tithing in Tough Economic Times” and, quite frankly, I was surprised by the...

Meditation and mindfulness are hot trends these days, but are these activities that Christians should be participating in? Or will "opening...

Sometimes a church has to get to that point–rock bottom, nowhere to go but up–before the people are willing to change how they do things. What you...

Engaging in corporate worship seems boring compared to other entertainment or "fun" events. As with any part of walking with God, we must be...

In my experience, many of the men who attend small groups say it’s their favorite time of the weak. Nevertheless, it can be a tough hurdle for some...

We all make mistakes when trying to love our neighbor. Even if we’re intentional about reaching out, there are things each of us could do better.

When I first heard the phrase “five-fold ministry” my mind immediately went to the “five-tool players” of baseball. Is this just a pastor who can...

According to a broad range of men’s ministry experts, including men who have led transformative men’s ministries for years, you need to take a...

It’s easy to worship God when He’s blessing our lives, when things are going right, and when we’re all smiles. But when the bottom falls through...

Like all of us, churches have many bills. But that’s not the most important reason we give. Here are four simple thoughts on why Christians give...

Despite being overlooked by society—even by God’s own people—God himself took notice of women and put their stories in the public record.

I have seen and experienced many things that turn people off and cause them to leave and not come back. For most churches, I don’t believe they do...

God is constantly speaking to people. But too often, they miss out on hearing God’s messages because they seek His guidance only when they’re going...

It is part of the pastor’s sacred mission to guide their people towards an atmosphere of understanding, comfort, and faith in order to prepare them...