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Pastor and author Jared C. Wilson shares what America’s first ordained African American taught him about facing hardship in ministry.

Is it possible to build willpower like a muscle?

Popular blogger and pastor Trevin Wax discusses how a marginalized church can actually be more effective.

Joe Thorn discusses how congregations can rediscover the biblical basis of who they are and what they’re called to do.

Senate chaplain Barry Black reflects on 14 years of pastoring politicians.

We asked pastors, “Would you take a position at a church you wouldn’t go to otherwise?”

Apps, websites, software, and kitchen implements to help you conquer your to-do list.

An interview on applying grace to yourself.

In a time when it’s popular to critique the church and condemn its leaders, CTPastors.com is dedicated to encourage and equip those called to pastoral ministry.

What counts as a ministry cheat?

Choosing the best over the merely good

Loving the immigrants in our midst

Max Lucado talks about how good prayers shake the heavens and shape community.

Kyle Idleman discusses three phases of transformation.

Theologically edited java jacket quotes. That is all.

It takes both men and women to fully reflect God’s image.

An interview with Jonathan Merritt.

Can brain science teach us about discipleship?

Joel and Rachel Triska asked their neighbors what they needed—then designed a community to meet those needs.

Honing your sensitivity to the Spirit

Spiritual heart disease is that slow, invisible illness that, unchecked, results in a leader’s demise.

Authenticity is a balancing act.

Why even bother with social media?

It’s essential to affirm all callings, even pastoral ones.

Your most popular reads from the past year

Tim Keller and Andy Stanley explain what it takes to get ministry right.

An Interview with David Murrow

Spiritual growth demands using a variety of practices.

Are churches making following Jesus too easy? Where’s the call to count the costs?

A faithful witness requires service and evangelism.

Moving from a stance of admonition to mission

Max Lucado on the power of questions, pastoral authority, and giving a firm word of correction.

Are youth groups helping or hurting the faith of young adults?

It takes more than pizza and video games to give young people a faith that endures.

Review of The Millennials

Missional church movements for ordinary Joes.

How Galilee puts our ministry influence in perspective.

The popular Bible teacher and chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary lists what he’s learned about leadership.

Be open to divine interruptions, and follow only where God leads

Why the uber-bloggers encourage fasting from their task

A book review.

Looking for evangelism zeal, not tricks.

How the church can defend the faith.

Maybe the much-maligned word isn’t so bad after all.

Where did this trend come from?

Where did this buzzword come from?

The latest attacks on God are nothing new.

Some common characteristics of this “conversation.”

Is it more than “truth is relative”?

Sometimes we look too hard for a way to serve.

How to respond when ministry leaves you spiritually dry.

The most effective ministry doesn’t always happen in the spotlight.

Interview with safety expert, David Dose.

Jenny Collins on the importance of follow-up.

Finding common ground is essential to reaching Muslims.