Church Life Archives - Page 7 of 107

First person: Legacy churches and the need for young pastors

February 10, 2026

We love new things. New clothes, new cars, new shoes. In this new era of college football, schools seem to love finding new coaches, too.

First person: What we can learn from believers around the globe

February 7, 2026

In my various roles, I’ve been privileged to travel the world, talk to global brothers and sisters in Christ, and learn from them. I may

First person: 12 ways my wife partners with me in ministry

February 4, 2026

I don’t brag enough about my wife. I was a single pastor the first 10 years I served as a pastor, and then God brought Pam into my world.

Ministry helps pastors remain in ministry for long haul

February 4, 2026

Ministry is a tough calling. It demands more than sermon preparation and hospital visits. It requires the whole person.

‘Happy February’: 7 short-month church communication wins

February 2, 2026

February is the shortest month of the year, which makes it perfect for simple church communication improvements that don’t require a committee, a budget meeting, or a miracle. Happy February!

Soaring congregations focus on growth of God’s Kingdom

February 1, 2026

At a wonderful gathering many years ago, I learned from Christian spiritual and strategic experts about how congregations can effectively fulfill the Great Commission.

First person: Help your congregation remember the sermon

January 31, 2026

I’ve done it as a listener, and you probably have, too. By time Monday rolls around and the week cranks up, you’ve already forgotten the sermon from the day before.

The Jesus Film Project and its growing focus on digital strategies

January 29, 2026

“I would say that over the last 10 years we’ve made significant investments in digital, because that’s where we can see the world going,” said Jesus Film Project Executive Director Joshua Newell.