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Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church

These insights were gleaned from tracking the dechurched over several years.

Mind, Body and Soul of a Pastor

“Ministry is sacred, but it is also human, done by people with limits, wounds and a nervous system that can only take so much.” —Mark Mayfield

Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

Why Playing It Safe Is Not a Good Idea

5 reasons to avoid being overly cautious as a leader

Like a Prowling Lion

"There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them." ~The Screwtape Letters

5 Things Weary Christians Need to Hear

No matter what kind of week you're having, here are five important things to hang on to.

What Does a Preacher Think About During the Sermon?

I admit that we preachers sometimes misread faces because we don’t know all the details, but we do notice expressions.

Ed Stetzer: Thoughts on the Megachurch

Prioritizing health ensures a church culture that is equitable, avoids abuse and scandal, and treats each person as an image-bearer of God.

7 Ways to Create a Culture of Invitation

How to equip your church members to invite others into Christian community

You’re Not the Only One Stretched as a Leader

There’s a tension of attempting to duplicate another person’s success and being exactly who God has called me to be. God has not called me to preach like anyone else.

How Do Christians Deal With Sorrow?

As believers, we can know we will see that person again in heaven. That is God’s great gift to us. His Son Jesus personally intervened and turned death into victory.