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An Example of a Statement of Faith

A statement of faith reveals the doctrine of the church. Expecting all people to agree with everything is more cult-like than Christ-like. However, we must have parameters of belief. Otherwise, the church will break under the stress of disunity.

Successful Succession Requires More Than Great Leaders

When it comes to succession, having great leaders involved is table stakes; it just gets you to the table and in the game. For there to be actual success in succession, these six characteristics are also present.

How ChatGPT Can Make You a Better Pastor

I have been using ChatGPT, and it is amazing. So far, I have used it in writing video scripts, sermon illustration generation, email template generation, blog idea generation, and sermon text identification.

God Has You Here for This Generation

You were born for this generation. At this moment. And there has never been a greater time to be involved in the ministry of sharing Christ and his Kingdom values with the world around you.

Familiarity Blindness in Your Church: 7 Ways To Cure It

Familiarity blindness is a malady that infects us all. It happens when we become so familiar with something that we no longer consciously see it.

A Fast Way To Get Denied

Fasting is extremely effective toward our obedience to deny ourselves. Yet it often remains absent, left among the things unsaid in Church or Christian school.

Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader

It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader.

Are You Waiting for Others To Solve Your Leadership Problem?

As a leader, you have experienced your fair share of subtle, secondary leadership problem pandemics. Which is the worst?

Gen Z Is Ready To Tell Us How To Live

Upon first hearing the results, it might make you want to roll your eyes: According to a survey conducted by the market research company OnePoll, 81% of Gen Z believe they can write self-help books.

10 Reasons To Pray for Pastors on Monday

Your pastor always needs your prayer. But here are 10 reasons why you need to pray for your pastor on the first day of the workweek.

The Real Reason Leaders Hesitate To Decide (And What To Do About It)

Leaders do a lot! They must gain influence and trust. They must make progress and achieve results. They elevate everyone around them. But at the heart of all this leadership activity, we find one commonality: decision-making.

What Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is one of the most amazing gifts that God offers to us. It’s nothing to be afraid of or to avoid, so go on and be filled and re-filled.

10 Things Healthy Leaders Do Daily

What makes people healthy leaders? It’s not what you can do in A day, but EVERY day that matters. Here are 10 things strong leaders do daily.

The Tale of Two Fathers

There once were two fathers. The first father was angry and seemed impossible to please. The other father was a loving one. He too had high standards, but he was determined to help his children live it out.

RC Sproul: What Does the Bible Say About Christian Tithing?

At the center of the biblical concept of stewardship is the tithing, which first appears in the Old Testament.

Pastor, Do You Have a Priscilla in Your Church?

The example of men partnering with women in the Bible is a beautiful thing. Paul wrote repeatedly about the women who helped him in his ministry, and Jesus was also helped by faithful women.

Understanding Psalm 85: A Plea for Restoration and Forgiveness

"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." Psalm 85:10 encapsulates the core message of reconciliation and peace with God.

Judges 19: A Difficult Tale of Social Decay

Judges 19 presents a bleak yet compelling narrative, reflecting the depths of human depravity and societal failure.

Psalm 106: A Timeless Song of Praise and Remembrance

The narrative of Psalm 106 can be interpreted as a sermon in itself, urging believers to maintain a constant attitude of thanksgiving and remembrance.

Michael Martin: How Church Boards Can Help Their Pastors Be Healthy

ECFA president and CEO Michael Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about his organization’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide pastors greater care and accountability.

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