Fall 2015

These five pastors’ stories point toward a bigger story.

And other items of interest from ministry and culture.

The ever-shifting condition of church leadership

Even multiracial congregations tend to have white cultural values. Can we continue to cultivate truer diversity in the body of Christ?

New research shows where pastors are feeling fine and where they aren’t.

3 of today’s crises the church has faced before.

Too many pastors are neglecting their physical health—and it’s killing them.

4 ways churches are preparing ministers in-house.

Why I went to school AFTER leading a church.

In my church community, the roots of racial sin run deep.

It’s simple. It’s radical. And it’s essential to supporting church members with gay longings.

A review of Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism.

Responding to the cultural and economic threats many congregations will face.

And other innovative practices from around the ministry world.

A movement to get pastors physically healthy is great. Are we doing as much to sustain our spiritual vitality?

From outside speaking, to blogging, to any chance to build a bigger platform: how do you decide if it’s wise?

Shifting culture and dwindling funds have many pastors rethinking the task.

Who, me?

After you’ve done everything humanly possible.