Opinion Archives - Page 35 of 56

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?

Associational hero: Russell Bennett remained a ‘faithful servant’

February 9, 2024

“Throughout it all, he remained a faithful servant, dedicating his life to service…,” Russell Bennett’s daughters shared.

First person: You might be an angry pastor if …

February 6, 2024

“Jesus is the only cardiologist who can solve this heart issue. Since patience is a fruit of the Spirit, God can extinguish the anger we can’t manage.”

First person: How do we pastor through an election year?

February 1, 2024

This year no doubt will be filled with a perpetual barrage of politics. As pastors, how do we pastor through a year like this?

First person: We can defend our beliefs without demonizing others

January 28, 2024

We can fight for our beliefs without demonizing each other. Not everyone knows this, apparently.

Your Voice: Leadership lessons I learned as a young leader

January 26, 2024

First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more…

Invited to speak on a panel? Here’s how to ‘maximize’ the moment

January 21, 2024

Panels are a common event at conferences and seminars today, and yet few people really know how to maximize the opportunity to speak on a panel.

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Pastors, here are 5 ways to transform your preaching

January 20, 2024

Beyond the starting point of a preacher’s calling and personal commitment to Christ, there are also practical elements that every pastor should master.