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.
Opinion
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.
First person: Learning in a ‘waiting season’
October 27, 2024
Meredith Flynn reflects on the quiet seasons of life and what she’s learned in the process. “I will stay watchful. A quiet season doesn’t have to result in apathy,” she writes.
First person: Amazing things happen when volunteers respond to call
October 26, 2024
“The need is great and diverse when people face a traumatic, life-changing event. Our gracious God provides in miraculous ways.”
First person: I just wanted to see my daddy sing
October 24, 2024
Born in 1991, I was the third child but the second living. My sister, Lindsay, passed away at six months old from a debilitating neuromuscular disease known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy type one. This was a death sentence back then.
10 warning signs your pastor may be burned out
October 22, 2024
Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Seminary shares 10 warning signs your pastor may be burned out — and how you can respond.
First person: Pastor, what are your blind spots?
October 21, 2024
“One of the most deadly challenges for leaders are blind spots. Everyone has them,” writes Phi Cooke. “The worst leaders don’t realize it, while the best are constantly on guard because they know how deadly those blind spots can be.”
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