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Take a Sunday Off—4 Strategic Reasons Why

Josh Reich - August 17, 2015

Sure, go ahead and take a Sunday off every once in a while. But Josh Reich says be smart about it.

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4 Questions to Avoid an Overloaded Fall Calendar

Tony Morgan - August 16, 2015

A lot of churches launch a lot of things in the fall. How much is too much?

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2 Ways to Deal With “Religious Rock-Throwers”

Jonathan Herron - August 16, 2015

If your first response to someone’s failure isn’t forgiveness, then you have missed the gospel.

Pastor How To's

Are You a Clueless Leader? How Would You Know?

Ron Edmondson - August 11, 2015

Ron Edmondson lists 10 traits of an "unaware leader." You might be surprised to see yourself in the list.

Pastor How To's

Leadership Fatigue: 13 Sure Signs

Chuck Lawless - August 9, 2015

Over the years, I’ve watched leaders slide into defeat, and I’ve seen some of these common signs of trouble.

Pastor How To's

6 Reasons Why Every Pastor Should Have a Blog

Brandon Kelley - August 4, 2015

Your church is growing, and you've got to find a way to connect with everyone.

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Why the Church Is Filled With “Functional Agnostics”

Mike Breen - August 2, 2015

Mike Breen presents a startling challenge to church leaders everywhere. Will we listen?

Pastor How To's

5 Ways to Fight Back Against Your Insecurities

Ron Edmondson - July 28, 2015

What to do when we realize the weight of our position, but don’t feel qualified to deliver.

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8 Vital Statistics You Should Track Every Week

Thom Rainer - July 26, 2015

Thom Rainer: "We can never know where the missing sheep are if we are not keeping track of them."

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4 Keys to Generational Breakthrough in Your Church

Jessica Stollings - July 21, 2015

Understanding how to navigate cross-generational differences is crucial in church, where different convictions, attitudes, mentalities and experiences can create a barrier to effective communication and unity.

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“Death at Work in Us”—The Apostle Paul’s Call to Leadership

Ray Hollenbach - July 20, 2015

"It is Paul who is hard-pressed on every side, Paul who is perplexed, and Paul who persecuted and struck down."

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Bi-Vocational? How to Merge 2 Jobs Into One Life

David Fitch - July 19, 2015

Bi-vocational is actually a misnomer. There really is no “bi.”

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12 Reasons Not to Blame Others for Our Ministry Failures

Karl Vaters - July 14, 2015

We live in a blame culture. And that culture has invaded the church.

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Is This True? “Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends”

Josh Reich - July 13, 2015

One young pastor has come face to face with a truth about himself.

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John Piper’s 4 Foundations for “a Theology of Vacations”

John Piper - July 12, 2015

"Well, you do need a rest."

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7 Things to Remember About God and the Problem of Pain

Jeff Clarke - July 7, 2015

For starters, we need to remember that Jesus isn't behind our pain but walks with us in it.

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For Pastors Who Are Considering Quitting: 9 Hope-Filled Reminders

Thom Rainer - July 6, 2015

Someone asked me if I ever considered quitting when I was a pastor. My response was quick and truthful: “Yes. On the average about once a week.”

Pastor How To's

2 Things All Evangelicals Can Agree Upon in the LGBTQ Question

David Fitch - July 5, 2015

On this very controversial question, pastor and theologian David Fitch suggests we might try searching for areas of agreement.

Pastor How To's

Does the American Flag Belong in Your Church?

David Flowers - July 1, 2015

The real question is whether evangelicals have been conditioned not to see any conflict between nationalism and Christian discipleship.

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How Jesus Led People: Minister to Many, Invest in a Few

Brandon Kelley - June 30, 2015

Brandon Kelley suggests there are three relational contexts for every leader. Do you operate in them?

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