5 Warning Signs of Abusive Church Leaders Every Pastor Should Know
Abuse in the church often hides behind trust and leadership. Learn five warning signs to watch for—and how to protect your congregation through wise action.
Abuse in the church often hides behind trust and leadership. Learn five warning signs to watch for—and how to protect your congregation through wise action.
Can you imagine how many alcoholics, thugs, and prostitutes that Jesus would reach out to and bring into the church?
Jesus came to us. It is that same incarnational example that moves us to go to our community.
It’s easy for us as church leaders (with good intention and a heart to serve) to get so wrapped up in the design and execution of helpful programs that we lose sight of the big picture.
The story of Marah is one of God’s provision to free his children from bitterness. Find out how it can help you leave bitterness behind.
Trust always involves risk, and we must risk to successfully take new territory.
He is the God who moves the hearts of kings and causes the seasons to change, and he is the Father who provides our daily bread, whatever form that takes.
Martin Luther encouraged his fellow monks to break out of the monasteries and walk among those in the world.
Thriving churches see planting as a natural extension of their participation in God’s mission, investing resources and prayer into starting new congregations.
Because people said in this assessment that they wanted to grow in their relationships, the church turned its attention to forming a more connected community.