Paul J. Pastor

A review of Zac Hicks’s The Worship Pastor.

Rediscovering the power of local Christian traditions

What would make the difference between doubt strengthening my belief or crushing it?

A review of A Fellowship of Differents: Showing the world God’s design for life together, by Scot McKnight

Kevin Palau and Sam Adams discuss setting aside differences to help churches serve their cities.

After decades of dysfunction, one church publicly confessed its mistreatment of former ministers.

Our year’s stand-out content.

An interview with Scot McKnight, and more …

A conversation with Philip Yancey

Anne Marie Miller on what keeps us from knowing and being known.

Eugene Cho on the underrated need for quiet works of justice.

What a unique cancer ministry can teach you about pastoring people in crisis.

Announcing a cutting-edge redesign of Leadership Journal.

Scot McKnight says we’re using “Kingdom” wrong. Here’s why that matters.

Fine. That’s an understatement.

Do you need a flock to shepherd souls?

To Link is to Live!

An interview with Karen Mason

Here are the 5 lucky winners of “Addicted to Busy.”

Wrestling with the toughest questions of Christianity.

Pastor Lance Ford thinks Christians need to listen to the Good News again.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

We’re giving books away. One of them should be yours.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

Your chance to win our Summer Prize Pack, including Logos 5 and Leadership Journal

York Moore has led thousands of modern students to faith. Here’s his wisdom for taking the gospel to the future.

York Moore has led thousands of modern students to faith. Here’s his wisdom for taking the gospel to the future.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

Erwin McManus on how being “naked and unashamed” led to new faith, new life, and new believers.

A conversation on embodiment with Michael Frost

Actress Sarah Drew wants better conversations about culture and motherhood.

Christian higher education is changing. Can our innovation match new realities?

How environmental care creates Christian community.

How thoughtfully engaging immigrants strengthens churches and communities.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

What churches can learn from restorative justice.

Finding freedom from our slavery to success.

Rediscovering the potential of truly community churches.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

John Dickerson says there are fewer Evangelicals than we think.

How reclaiming the tribal Jesus plants new life in Native youth … and the Western Church.

Pastor and artist Joseph Novak talks text and symbol.

Brief thoughts on insecurity, ministry, and mattering.

Don’t miss this key intersection of faith and vocation.

An interview with John Morehead

A conversation with John Morehead

Why is megachurch pastor John Mark Comer ditching conventional church-growth wisdom? Two words: mission and millennials.

Taking in-car-national ministry to a new level.

Controversy aside … fight or flight?

XXXChurch’s Steven Luff on how local churches can engage porn addiction.

He’s a snapshot of changing Christian attitudes about church.

An interview with cartoon humorist David Wilkie.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

What can Christian leaders glean from the simple, precious local library?

A new look at the intersection of ministry and culture.

Kevin Gushiken on multiethnic ministry

Is there any pastoral relevance for “debates” after the culture wars?

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

Our favorite articles from an outstanding year of pastoral publishing.

Image management, Christian celebrity, sickness.

Rick Dunn on Empowering Millennials

Another film of biblical proportions.

We need to pray for the healing of our hearts.

Religious literacy is in sad shape.

Your tales of ministry terror…

Jeff Vanderstelt thinks that being “one of” your congregation is the best way to lead them to Jesus.

When does the climb for deeper teaching become dangerous?

Tales of pastoral terror …

“A big, big house … with lots and lots of room.”

Religion writer Tom Krattenmaker challenges progressive notions of Christians. But is our identity shift really “new?”

What does it take to reach women in the sex industry? Maybe just a little love … and frosting.

Two very different ministry conferences showed me one hidden truth.

We have a leadership crisis. But not the one we think.

Try it. The first one’s free …

How many devout design cliches can you find?

1 Cor. 11 for an online generation.

An interview with Richard Cox

Are personal and societal morals two pieces of the same cloth?

Amid upheaval, Egypt’s Christians work to balance political engagement with non-partisan faith.

Don’t miss these ministry-rich gems of fiction

Why are we so uncomfortable with hurting, angry prayers?

As the “ex-gay” ministry ends a 37 year run, Alan Chambers sheds light on his decision.

Oh be careful little tags what you hash.

Huckabee’s recent SBC speech highlights an important question.

What does love look like on the social web?

The King has left the building.

Glimpses of diverse generosity.

Top “place” resources for church leaders.

A public service announcement

A public service announcement

Hopping down the money trail.

.gifs for the gifted.

Probably not. But Pope Francis is helping pull the Christian fabric together.

A.J. Swoboda on the need for “nameless and faceless” grace.

It’s time to stop treating “our people” like tools.

Gallup’s latest state by state breakdown has few surprises. But how does it impact you?

Don’t miss these short videos on key topics.

A field guide for pastoral facial hair.

A field guide for pastoral facial hair.

He did much for indigenous Christians and the wider Church. But there is much left to do.

Can someone say “yes” to Jesus and “no” to the church?

2012 was nearly a flatline year for the religiously unaffiliated.

One church’s challenge to engage the Bible led to spiritual florescence in the lives of its members.

A review in seven limericks.

Community partnerships are bringing transformation to unlikely places.

The Elephant Room highlights the problem of authority in the contemporary church.