Pastors / Leadership

The Top 7 Most Dangerous Church Cultures

It always breaks my heart to encounter a church that is ready to implode. Frankly, some churches live in that tension continually. Some cultures are dangerous—toxic even.

What Did Jesus Say about End Times?

Jesus has much to say to us about end times. It’s all right for us to shout something back to him! Why wait? Take a moment and get down on your knees and join the millions who one day will shout in unison, “Jesus Christ is Lord!"

What is VBS? Understanding Vacation Bible School

Discover the history, structure, and benefits of Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for Christian churches.

Experiencing Church around the World: 5 Things to Know about Worship Services in Other Cultures

Worship services around the world reflect their unique cultures through diverse music, community styles, generational inclusion, personal testimonies, and hospitality—revealing God's creativity and uniting believers globally in shared faith.

How Are Women Uniquely Equipped to Serve the Church?

The question of women’s prodigious participation in church events is truly a look at how God created females. Women are similar to men as created in God’s image and in their responsibilities as ambassadors for Christ, but are unique in their capacity to complement men as equal but different, making their roles complementary.

7 Ways to Love the Difficult People in Your Church

To bring glory to God, joy to your heart, and more unity to your local fellowship, here are seven ways to love the difficult people in your church.

7 Things the Pastor Cannot Do from the Pulpit

We’re talking about things no right-thinking godly pastor should attempt to do from the Lord’s sacred place of leadership in His church.

5 Secrets to Making Your Sermon Unforgettable

Illustrations often steer the sermon in the right direction. Offer an illustration after every two to three minutes of information. Not only do illustrations help drive certain points home, but they also break up the text so that it's not a litany of information or facts. This keeps the audience engaged and focused on the stated topic.

Are Mormonism and Christianity Really That Different?

I believe that it is fair to say that Mormonism and Christianity are quite different. In fact, their basic tenants are mutually exclusive.

4 Recommendations for a High-Impact Men’s Event

You can have a big impact on your men without breaking the bank.How? Follow these four recommendations for a high-impact men’s event.

6 Strategies for Dealing with Burnout from Church Volunteering

By curbing burnout at its source, churches can have vibrant ministries for every person in a volunteer position andgive them the assurancethat their ministry is growing. Then, they will fulfill the ultimate purpose ofgivingtheir time and energy to the Lord.