Pastors prioritizing their families as their first ministry is important. There is deep pain and neglect experienced by some pastor's spouses. Pastors must balance family and church responsibilities to effectively care for both.
Being formed by the Spirit using scripture requires more than a quick reading to check an item off a to-do list.
As Christians in the lent season, we have many opportunities to reflect more deeply upon Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.
It's crucial to not only study the Bible for wisdom, but also to cultivate a personal relationship with God, as Jesus highlighted in John 5:39-40. We should be careful not to become "Bible-worshippers" instead of "God-worshippers."
In our walk with Christ, we often find that the simplest actions can have the most profound impact.
Being generous to the poor through work is emphasized in Proverbs 31. Investing in what lasts, like helping the needy, is both wise and rewarding, as highlighted in Matthew 6. Take action by questioning harmful practices, creating benevolence funds, and volunteering skills for a fulfilling investment in kindness.
Some of us may need to give our volunteers a break during this season. Some of us may need to give them opportunities. And some of us need to do a combination of both. Below are reasons why—and action steps on how—to do both.
The Bucket Ministry’s success in Kibera was driven by prayer, worship, and unity—100 missionaries seeking God daily, proving that radical devotion makes the impossible possible.
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether we think God is trustworthy. Maybe the only question isn’t whether we can trust God.
Men need Christian brothers to model manhood after Jesus, but many lack such companions.
Pastors equip members for ministry by providing skills training and resources. Effective training involves practical learning experiences and modeling behaviors. Encouraging involvement and asking for input enhances member engagement and development.
Brett Baker was on a self-destructive path until he joined the military, which gave him discipline, structure, and goals.
Humility is a key quality of the one who wants to be a servant of God.
What kind of leadership do we need in the 21st century? Do you know the answer to this question?
Does your faith end on Sunday and feel disconnected from Monday’s grind? You are called to glorify God, serve Him, and witness for Christ through your everyday work.
People of a certain age, me, for example, remember a couple of pop songs filled with echoes of this verse.
Monday morning, rush hour, road construction. Six words that bring despair to the heart of the commuter.
Leaders are constantly in the crosshairs of criticism, and by virtue of their position, they can be easy targets for angry people.
In this highlight from our interview with Mike McDonald, he shares that “getting in the mud”—stepping outside your comfort zone to follow God’s call—is a key part of understanding your true identity in Christ.
Modern leadership has customarily been associated with command-and-control leadership. But is this the best way?
