Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations include ‘ministry check’ website, abuse reform initiatives
The Sexual Abuse Task Force, chaired by North Carolina pastor Bruce Frank, has proposed five recommendations to be considered by
First person: Navigating crossroads of mental health and the gospel on campus
“The most important thing we do for our students on campus at Drexel University is share the gospel with them and how much they are deeply loved by God,” writes Jennifer Musser, who noted another important part deals with mental health.
Analyzing ‘mission drift’ and its symptoms
In many conversations I have with pastors, one of the main concerns that frequently comes up is how to lead
Georgia’s Haven at Hebron one step closer to housing pregnant minors
The Haven at Hebron, a 7,000-square-foot maternity home for homeless pregnant minors, is complete and will be able to receive residents as soon as licensing is finalized.
Two ministers, pastor’s two sons killed; teen daughter, two ministers kidnapped
In separate incidents, a Nigerian pastor’s two sons were killed and his daughter abducted, and two ministers were slain for
‘Bro. Billy Bob’ touching hearts through humor, music
Preachers have many talents. Some have an uncanny ability to touch the heart with their message; some have the ability
10 former SBC presidents urge avoiding ‘ultimatum’ with ERLC
“Every entity — including the ERLC — should be open to critique and committed to improvement. But there is a difference between refinement and eradication. A sledgehammer is not the tool for adjusting a mirror.”
Recent years have left clergy burned out, but experts say change is possible
The title of a 2024 report from the Hartford Institute for Research summed up what clergy are saying: “I’m Exhausted All the Time.” Small wonder that about half of clergy had thought about leaving their congregation …