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First person: Why we need more leaders in ministry

February 15, 2024

“Do church and ministry leaders need to grow in their leadership skills and ability? My answer is an emphatic ‘yes’ and here is why…,” says Todd Gray.

Wyoming pastor navigates bad pipes, extreme weather and replanting church

February 14, 2024

“Part of being a replant is starting everything from scratch,” Wyoming pastor says. “I didn’t realize that I might be a project manager as well as a pastor. It seems that way sometimes.”

GA Baptists head into evangelism conferences with ‘renewed priority,’ increases in baptisms

February 13, 2024

Georgia Baptists are heading into a pair of evangelism conferences with a full head of steam, having seen a 30% increase in baptisms over the past year and more than 92% increase since 2020.

Is your church ready for the next severe weather disaster?

February 13, 2024

For most congregations and associations, a disaster response is rooted in a reactive, compassionate response to needs. Whether from personal connections, social media or other media, hearts are moved to “do something.”

Investigation continues into shooting at Osteen’s Lakewood Church

February 12, 2024

Local and federal authorities continue to investigate a shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston after a woman opened fire right before an afternoon service. The shooter was shot and killed and two others were wounded.

ChatGPT and sermons: How should pastors engage AI?

February 11, 2024

How should preachers, teachers and students of God’s Word engage AI? Here are a few possibilities …

Exit interview: 10 questions to ask when a church member leaves

February 10, 2024

Here are some of the questions to ask in an exit interview. What questions would you add?

‘Time to refuel’: Bivocational retreat refreshes ministers, emphasizes prayer

February 9, 2024

“I am in awe of how God allows us to be part of His plan. It is very apparent that God wants, needs and desires for bivocational pastors … to take time to refuel,” Roger Britton noted.

Preteens ‘on track to abandon biblical Christianity in record numbers,’ study shows

February 8, 2024

What’s tragic, according to Barna, is that these findings among preteens track with the attitudes of those who influence them — parents and children’s ministry leaders. How can the Church respond?