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Ministering to Moms in Your Congregation

Each church is different, and its leaders should determine the best approaches to ministering to the moms of their specific congregations. Read More The post Ministering to Moms in Your … more

5 Books for Pastors to Read This Summer

As you prepare for summer, here are the top five books you should add to your list of books to read over the next few months. Read More The post 5 Books for Pastors to Read This Summer … more

Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health

Numerous studies demonstrate the overall health benefits of regular church attendance. Why aren't we talking about this? Read More The post Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health … more

4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package for Pastors May Be Wrong

There are at least four reasons your church should move to a salary-and-benefits approach instead of a payment package for pastors. Read More The post 4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package … more

Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, Robust Joy

Without the Trinity as the core of our beliefs, every other doctrine of our faith starts to come unglued and unhinged. Read More The post Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, … more

Most Pastors Report Feeling Lonely

In a troubling sign for many congregations, half of pastors say they are often or frequently lonely, according to a report of clergy health. Read More The post Most Pastors Report Feeling … more

Defining What It Means to Be a Woman

As diagnoses of gender dysphoria rise, the resulting confusion over female identity has the potential to reshape what it means to be a woman. Read More The post Defining What It Means to Be a … more

5 Truths for Investing in Men

Few things bear more fruit and have a greater impact on a local church than systematically and consistently investing in men. Read More The post 5 Truths for Investing in Men appeared first on … more

VBS Opens Doors for Discipleship

VBS is a discipleship starting point for kids and families and a missions opportunity for more seasoned disciples. Read More The post VBS Opens Doors for Discipleship appeared first on Lifeway … more

7 Elements of Effective Bilingual Worship Services

There are several considerations for pastors putting together the pieces for bilingual worship in their churches. Read More The post 7 Elements of Effective Bilingual Worship Services appeared … more

Most Pastors Are Healthy, and That’s Good for Churches

Pastors have higher overall health scores than the average American, but those with lower scores are more likely to contemplate quitting. Read More The post Most Pastors Are Healthy, and … more

Counting the Cost: Why Having Children is Priceless Despite the Price Tag

Even if you pinch pennies, there’s no getting around the financial cost of having children. But what is the cost of not having children? Read More The post Counting the Cost: Why Having … more

4 Habits of A Healthy Team

Commit to creating a healthy culture for your team that supports, encourages, and propels the mission forward. Pastor, you are called to lovingly lead and care for those God has entrusted to … more

Americans Aren’t Looking to Argue About Religion, Politics

U.S. adults say they want more understanding and less arguing when the topics of religion and politics come up, according to Pew Research. Read More The post Americans Aren’t Looking to … more

What Will It Take to Turn Around Your Church?

What will it take to turn around your church? It’s time to evaluate your priorities, inspire your team, equip the church, and set the course. Read More The post What Will It Take to Turn … more

Southern Baptists More Historic Than Nationalist in Their Political Posture

Southern Baptists are more likely to agree with historic Baptist political teaching than the claims of self-professed Christian nationalists. Read More The post Southern Baptists More Historic … more

For Ministry Success, Leverage Strengths and Recruit for Weaknesses

Here's one simple strategy for increasing longevity in ministry: Leverage your strengths and recruit for your weaknesses. Read More The post For Ministry Success, Leverage Strengths and … more

5 Reasons Every Church Needs a Crisis Communication Plan

Every church should have a crisis communication plan for when the heat is turned up and it's bombarded with many inquiries.c Read More The post 5 Reasons Every Church Needs a Crisis … more

10 Ways to Prepare Students and Adults for Church Camp

As the pastor of your church, you have a role to play in preparing for summer camp. Here are some ways you can be involved. Read More The post 10 Ways to Prepare Students and Adults for Church … more

How to Equip Women Called to Ministry

Because women in our churches are being discipled, churches must prepare to equip women for ministry roles inside and outside their walls. Read More The post How to Equip Women Called to … more
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