Timeless wisdom for pastors with forward-thinking solutions.
Tribalism Comes with a Warning Label
When tribalism turns us inward, we live like the rest of the world apart from the gospel.
High Time for an Honest Conversation about THC
Legal cannabis may be here to stay, but the Christian conversation is just getting started.
The Safeguard of Good Church Governance
Strong ecclesiology is more important than ever. Four church leaders weigh in on the function of their church governments.
I’m Grateful for My Bishop
Episcopal governance structure provides both discipline and care for its ministers.
Spiritual Formation Has a Local Address
Richard Foster discusses healthy pastoral leadership, his daily routine, and how to practice solitude in an age of distraction.
Proudly Independent. Humbly Collaborative.
Individual cooperation makes the Southern Baptist Convention a reckoning force.
A Marriage of Independence and Authority
A hybrid model of governance helps Assemblies of God churches succeed.
The Bible Is More Than a Book to Know
It’s a story to inhabit. And pastors must lead the way.
Three Surprising Advantages Small Churches Have with Gen Z
New research shows that when it comes to reaching young people, size isn’t a limitation—it’s an asset.
The Weight of Trust
In a cynical age, pastors must carry their calling with tenderness and grit.
Pastor, Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Money
The money talk is ministry too. Preaching on generosity isn’t about guilt trips or fundraising goals—it’s about forming disciples who trust God and treasure Christ.
Let Your Church Feast on Scripture this Fall
For pastors used to more topical preaching, research confirms what you’re sensing—people crave biblical depth, and fall gives you the consistency to deliver it.
Would Jesus Flip Our Tables?
Jesus flipped over what was blocking people from prayer. What needs clearing out in our churches today?
Pulling Weeds in the Pastoral Field of Dreams
A fertile spiritual imagination can grow faithful dreams or toxic weeds. Here’s how to spot and uproot the ones that don’t belong.
Grieving What Ministry Could Have Been
Ministry doesn’t always unfold the way we dreamed. But even in the ache of unmet expectations, grace meets us where we are.
Preaching After the Poet
In the wake of Walter Brueggemann’s passing, we’re left with his challenge: Preach not to explain but to evoke. Not to tame but to testify.
The Shepherd’s Way Is Slower
Wendell Berry’s “Jayber Crow” reveals what pastors risk losing when they trade presence for productivity.
Three Counterintuitive Shifts to Move Your Church from Decline to Renewal
Ministry momentum doesn’t always come from working harder. Sometimes it starts with thinking differently.
Taking Evangelism Beyond Strategy to Second Nature
Pastors don’t need hype to lead their churches in mission. These four rhythms can shift a church from evangelistic intention to evangelistic instinct.