Making disciples who truly follow the way of Jesus is sometimes more difficult than it seems. A 2019 Lifeway study of
What Pastors Need Most from Their Congregations
Last summer, pastors revealed their top concerns to LifeWay Research. And as COVID numbers have taken yet another recent
5 Surprising Truths Your Pastor Needs You to Know
According to the pastoral statistics that are out there, your pastor is hanging on by a thread. His stress level is at
Prioritize Cross-Cultural Ministry
Cross-cultural ministry isn’t easy. It’s difficult. A 2018 survey shows that 34% of pastors said that ethnic diversity
4 Things the Church Needs to Understand About Blended Families
One of the greatest felt human needs is to be understood. Not for everyone, but for many. And part of being understood
The Church of the Misfits and the Mighty
The church is a called-out body of believers who follow Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and He has made a
Your Weird, Messy Church is God’s “Plan A”
I’m not an old man, but I’ve been in churches for going on 45 years now, and I think this is the weirdest time to be a
Ministry Is the Person Right In Front of You
In the Gospels, Jesus often stopped what He was doing to minister to a single person. In this video, author and speaker,
3 Ways to Show Grace to Your Pastor
Have you ever wondered why your pastor seems closed off, guarded, and protected at times? Do you ever wish you could be