Your Voice: Maintaining physical, spiritual health over the holidays
November 16, 2024
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First person: 8 churches that are difficult to pastor
November 10, 2024
“Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors in difficult churches to lead. They’re not impossible — because nothing’s impossible for God (Matt. 19:26) — but they’re still tough to pastor,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Opinion: Why Christians should pray for the president
November 7, 2024
“It may feel awkward, even contradictory, but when Gerald Ford assumed the presidency following Richard Nixon’s resignation, he didn’t just ask for political support. He asked for something far more powerful: prayer,” says Joshua Longmire.
First person: Is it possible to find our way forward in united front as Christians?
November 5, 2024
“What if the world as we know it truly is nearing its end? What would you focus on from here on out?” asks Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media.
First person: Preventing church embezzlement
November 4, 2024
“Preventing embezzlement starts with the pastor. Yes, that’s a little extreme, but pastors are the leaders that bring change. They are the overseers, protecting the flock from spiritual and real harm,” writes Mark Snowden
First person: 12 lessons I learned the hard way as a pastor
November 2, 2024
“As a pastor, I’m afraid I learned a lot the hard way. Here are some of those random things,” writes Chuck Lawless.
First person: God cares about how we see others
November 1, 2024
God cares about how we treat others. God cares about how we see others. God wants us to give ourselves away, to meet their needs, and to serve in the name of Jesus, said Tom Stolle, executive director of BCM/D.
Command or collaboration during Disaster Relief?
November 1, 2024
“We should never wish for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. Yet when they happen, it is a great time to show our very best as a fellowship of congregations fused together as an association.”
Evaluate your church: ‘Random questions’ to ask now
October 30, 2024
“We know what questions we often ask about our churches. Is the church growing? Are we meeting budget? Are we making disciples? Take some time today to evaluate your church via these somewhat ‘random’ questions,” notes Chuck Lawless.
First person: Appreciate your pastor through proper compensation
October 27, 2024
“We can and certainly should show our appreciation for our pastors with a good word. We should also be careful to show our appreciation with a good wage,” writes Hance Dilbeck, president and CEO of GuideStone.
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