Why I’m Hopeful in the Midst of This Crazy Year
Discover why one can remain hopeful in the midst of this crazy year, exploring the upside-down Kingdom in a world turning upside down.
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How to Distinguish Being ‘Biblical’ From Being ‘Political’
Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during a politically polarizing time: When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed for being “biblical” by people who are politically passionate about that viewpoint and then be accused of being “political” by those same people when sharing something that is contrary to their … Continued
4 Things to Pay Attention to as We Reopen Our Churches
Whether partially or completely, churches and religious groups are starting to meet again across the country. More staff members are coming back to the office, and outside our safety precautions, things may be getting back to normal soon. However, before we leave the worse part of the pandemic behind, it’s worth reflecting a little on … Continued
How We Overthink Following the Will of God
God's will is not as mysterious as we make it out to be.
Virus Protection Resources for Your Church
Outreach, Inc., has the virus-prevention tools you need to keep your church safe.
10 Things Church Leaders Are REALLY Thinking Right Now
As much as you wish things were getting easier in church leadership, they dont appear to be heading in that direction. If anything, things are more complicated than they were a month ago. And infinitely more complicated than they were a year ago. My guess is youve had a thousand different church leader thoughts rush through your mind (and heart) in 2020, not all of them, well, great.
Fall 2020 New Bible Release Roundup
New Bibles releasing late summer and into fall offer study and preaching resources that dig deep into God’s Word. Here are a few of the new Bibles that are coming soon: • Unfolding Grace: 40 Guided Readings through the Bible (Crossway) presents the overarching storyline of God’s Word as revealed through 40 Scripture readings drawn … Continued
The Joy and Crown of Pastoral Ministry
Excerpted FromBefore We ForgetEdited by Jonathon Woodyard and Nathan Millican First Thessalonians 1–3 is a passage that touches on the joys of pastoral ministry. Paul finds joy and fulfillment in the development of the Thessalonian church. Now, there is considerable debate about whether or not we can call an apostle like Paul a pastor, and … Continued
Would Jesus Say ‘Black Lives Matter’?
With the death of George Floyd, another black life has been taken in cold blood. And once again, there is lament and protest, but we must ask whether anything fundamental will change on a systemic level. This article is my urgent appeal to fellow white evangelical Christians. When you hear the phrase “Black lives matter,” … Continued
What to Do When Friends Leave Your Church
Recently, I had two painful experiences with friends. One is leaving our church because I am too conservative on an issue, and another threatened to leave because they thought Im too liberal on another subject. Sigh. Both encounters hurt. I lost sleep and a lot of tears over both of these painful experiences when friends leave church. Years ago, […]
