Joe McKeever

Joe McKeever spent 42 years pastoring six Southern Baptist churches and has been writing and cartooning for religious publications for more than 40 years.

The Aftermath of a Pastors Moral Failure

We keep getting surprised by our sin. We are surprised that we get by with it as long as we do, surprised when we get caught, surprised that people were as hurt as they were, and surprised that God took our sin as a personal insult. This is a stark reminder of Pastors moral failure and its impact.

Does God Wants Your Church to Grow Bigger?

As you welcome the new members and celebrate the changes, do not neglect the longtime leaders who have served this church in good times and bad. God wants your church to grow should inform how you pursue healthy growth.

How to Welcoming Guests, Without Going Overboard

No two visitors agree on how a faithful church should be welcoming guests.

Is Your Church Invested in God’s Work?

If we want people to care more about the Lord and His church, encourage them to give more of themselves and more of their possessions to God's work.

Self Assessment: Are You Growing in Christ?

The more we become like Christand that is Gods plan for every believerthe more we will find ourselves turning away in disgust at activities that used to fascinate us. This article explores indicators of growing in Christ.

Weep and Pray for God’s Church

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, take notice of all the churches in your community which honor Him. Pray for God's church and encourage their people.

Do You Skip Over This Part of Salvation?

The question is one I ask myself: Does Jesus Christ believe in me? Does He trust me? This is a crucial part of salvation that many overlook.

A Glimpse of What Heaven Is Like

Jesus is our authority on Heaven. Hes a native. Its His hometown. When he spoke of the Fathers house, He was talking about what he knew, not what He imagined or supposed or hoped about what heaven is like.