Teen Focus: Sexual Purity
As long as there has been sex (which is a pretty long time), there has been the issue of sexual purity (which is a pretty sensitive topic). Although e... Read More...
Seven Ways to Benefit Your Church This Week
It's really easy—and I speak from personal experience—to get into a selfish, consumer mindset when we think of our local church. We tend to think thin... Read More...
How to Start a Church: Confronting the Misconception
In your mind make a list of what you need to start a church. Just think big and general for a second. You're probably going to come up with the two th... Read More...
You’re Not Good Enough for Our Church
Yesterday, I was driving by a nearby church, and noticed their big LED sign out front: "SINNERS WELCOME!!!" My first reaction was, "Hey, that's great... Read More...
Culture: It’s More (or Less) Than You Thought
Most people who are involved in church ministry are concerned, to some degree or another, about culture, "the customs, arts, social institutions, and ... Read More...
Hermit Crab Christianity, and How to Make It Stop
Once upon a time, in a land far away, in an age of castles, kings, and popes, there was a group of people known as hermits. These Christian hermits, a... Read More...
Stop Using Christian Jargon
Every line of work has its share of jargon words. If you're in the military, you talk about prepping the A SPEC to get ready for the A&DCP in the ... Read More...
Pastoral Promotion: How Climbing Up Will Take You Down
For most people in this world's workforce, moving up and moving on is the big dream. The next promotion. The big break. The upward advancement. The ma... Read More...
10 Ways to Get Motivated for Ministry
Ministry can feel like a major bummer sometimes. You're unloved, unappreciated, and underpaid. It's easy to lose motivation and go into a pastoral tai... Read More...