Pastor Blogs

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  Five Practical Ways a Leader Can Follow Jesus in the Real World Leadership happens in our messy world, not in an imaginary world of ideally sanitized conditions. In fact, if you’re not living in the real world, you might not actually be leading the way you think you are. Roy Goble Dec 06, 2018
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  What is Christian Apologetics and Why is it Important? If you’ve been around church or church people for any length of time, you may have heard the term “apologetics” and wondered what it means. More importantly, you may have read the above verse from 1 Peter... Kendra Fletcher Dec 06, 2018
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  10 Questions to Ask before Joining a Church Most believers will change churches at some point in time. Whether it’s a disagreement of church policy or a physical move across the country, the search for a church can be as daunting as finding a... RJ Thesman Nov 28, 2018
• 10 Things to Do before You Leave Your Church Christians leave churches for many reasons. For some, it’s simply a life change like moving to another community. Maybe they find a church that better meets their personal or family needs. Some never connect... Dawn Wilson Nov 28, 2018
• Practicing the Powerful Art of Hospitality Every time we make a connection with someone, something powerful happens, whether we realize it or not. DaySpring.com Nov 28, 2018
• Is it Okay for Christians to Sue Each Other? The best passage I know that teaches on how Christians handle conflict are the words Paul penned in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. Dr. Roger Barrier Nov 28, 2018
• Why Pastors Should Leave Sports Out of the Sermon You have bigger things to do today than talk about a football game. Any pastor who questions that should go back and examine his calling. Joe McKeever Nov 28, 2018
• How to Find Joy in Your Work I suggest work is a learned skill, and we would do well to teach our children to work and to enjoy it. Joe McKeever Nov 21, 2018
• Is the Whole Church Staff Supposed to Leave When the Pastor Does? Some of the staff was told by the old pastor that it is common practice for the staff to also put in resignation letters and leave with the old pastor. Is that right? Dr. Roger Barrier Nov 21, 2018
• When the Pastor You Love Leaves Your Church: 10 Ways to Navigate Pastoral Transition The day a pastor announces he is leaving is like losing a member of your own family. It can cause stress and grief beyond what you know or can comprehend. I know this because we just left a church we... Michelle S. Lazurek Nov 21, 2018
• 7 Effective Ways Pastors Can Like (Not Just Love) People Affection should be a part of ministry. It was for Paul: “I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:8) “being affectionately desirous of you … because you had become very... Gavin Ortlund Nov 21, 2018
• 7 Fresh Ideas for Ministry Leaders Ministry Leaders are always looking for new ideas to keep their Bible studies, ministry areas, or Sunday School classes flourishing. Here are a few things to consider. Jennifer Maggio Nov 21, 2018