Pastors / Leadership

Sometimes a church has to get to that point–rock bottom, nowhere to go but up–before the people are willing to change how they do things. What you hope is that there is time enough and strength sufficient in the body to pull back from that near-death experience. The goal, as always, is healthy churches doing the work of the Lord.

One of the most common stereotypes about the church is that you are supposed to dress nicely. We have a phrase for it: wear your "Sunday best." But does the Bible say anything about our church clothing? And if not, where did this idea come from?

Leadership books sell millions of dollars. As men and women get jobs or start businesses, many quickly realize they need help with leadership. What makes a good leader? Can I be a good leader? There are conferences, webinars, and classes where successful people in every industry teach their background and systems of leadership. And like with any subject, good and bad. Misconceptions abound.

The church is the place where believers from every walk of life gather to worship, work, grow, and fellowship with each other. When we minister to others, we are representing Christ. Christ is love. When we minister to each other, we should always do it with the love of Christ. Ministering to singles is a blessing and a privilege that should not be rooted in relationship talk. It should uplift their entire existence as members of the Body of Christ.

How can you make attending church a moment your family eagerly looks forward to rather than a weekly ordeal to overcome? Let's explore seven practical ways to excite your family to attend church.

God didn’t just give a little for us; He gave His best. He gave Himself. John says that it is no different for us: True love requires sacrifice.

In many senses, the church must run some aspects of her operation in terms of a business. How much should a church pay her pastor? How much should the church spend on Sunday School literature? Is it okay to go into debt? These are all questions to be considered by the church in light of its available financial resources. One must not act hastily without considering the cost and sacrifice required.

We have seen the embrace of celebrity culture in the church, where the pastor is viewed as this extraordinary individual, such as a superstar or a hero to them. Here are four problems with celebrity culture in the church and how churches cannot fall into its influence.

Modesty is a term usually associated with women, particularly when it comes to the Bible. But is the Bible talking only to women — or should men pursue modesty, too? Here are some thoughts to consider.

According to the Bible, every nation has one or more demons assigned to wreak havoc on the people in that nation.

Hundreds of thousands of Christians are exposed to prosperity gospel (false doctrine) teachings weekly. This can cause a great many to walk away from the faith when they discover that God does not reward all giving in a financial, material sense and that not all suffering has a harvest at the end of a famine.

Back in the day, tithing was a pretty simple process. You'd just put your cash or check in an offering plate. But with so many digital options these days, we have to ask - is it okay to tithe from a rewards credit card?

Since women are accepted into the Family of God, and since Jesus himself never discriminated based on gender, it is praiseworthy to celebrate God's provision for women to have a place in church leadership and partake in the roles and responsibilities of serving the Lord's church. Here are three distinct ways women can do just that.

The local church is a family. For someone to commit themselves to that family is not only a worthwhile endeavor but is also biblical. While we need Christ alone for our salvation, we need each other to survive in this world.

As the world's population grows, churches are declining, and some are closing. But just starting more churches is not the answer; we need more healthy churches. We need more people willing to go from being a disciple to a disciple-maker.