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1. Why This Megachurch Pastor Just Resigned After Nearly 40 Years in the Pulpit

... 't a pastor need to speak to his people? So I began to struggle with that, too." Chadwick tells the Observer that the elders discussed a slow transition out of his role as senior pastor. "The campus pa ...

Created on 21 March 2019

2. 7 Reasons Pastors Stay Silent in Our Wicked Culture ...

Pastors are refusing to confront culture, sound alarms or to address today's political crisis—and it may be time for them to step down. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Are you he that troubles Israel ...

Created on 06 March 2019

3. What Does the Bible Actually Say About Women as Pastors? ...

Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast and hard-working. Our country has done a great disservice to women over the ...

Created on 04 March 2019

4. The 5 Life-Changing Challenges Every Pastor's Wife Faces ...

"The pastor's wife." It's how most people introduce me. Some have asked if that bothers me. I lean toward taking it as a compliment. Yes, I am my own person and have my own identity. However, I learned l ...

Created on 21 February 2019

5. What to Do When Earthly Shepherds Disappoint You

One of the most significant roles described in the Bible is the role of shepherd. But it's one that can also be abused. Lately, our present-day news headlines have been filled with accounts of the worst ...

Created on 21 February 2019

6. 4 Actors You Didn't Know Were Pastors' Kids ...

J. Michael Finley (pictured above) J. Michael Finley gained recognition for his first on-screen role as Bart Millard, playing the lead singer of the band MercyMe in the faith-based movie I Can Only Imagine. ...

Created on 15 February 2019

7. Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Fired Following 'Highly Inappropriate Comments'

James MacDonald, pastor of the megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC), was fired from the church after a radio show host aired the first of several inflammatory audio clips. In the clips, a man who is presumed ...

Created on 13 February 2019

8. 7 Reasons Why Leaders Fall

... . Why do leaders fall? They fall for the same reason that all Christians fall. Each of us is drawn away by our own evil desires and enticed. Most bold pastors are susceptible to pride and being too hars ...

Created on 14 February 2019

9. 4 Vital Takeaways From the James MacDonald Scandal

When does a saint become a swindler? James MacDonald, founding and senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, was fired on Tuesday "for engaging in conduct that the Elders believe is contrary and harmful to ...

Created on 14 February 2019

10. Are Christian Leaders More Likely to Commit Sexual Sin?

Are Christian leaders more likely than others to engage in sexual misconduct? To the extent that they are truly Christian, the answer is certainly no. But to the extent they are still human, the answer ...

Created on 15 February 2019

11. Are You Hurting? You Need Some Real Talk

Kimberly Jones-Pothier wants to see ordinary people healed from past hurts and having a fresh encounter with the love of God. Jones-Pothier co-pastors the Church of the Harvest Fayetteville in Fayetteville, ...

Created on 14 January 2019

12. Why Christians Need to Stop Putting Celebrity Pastors on a Pedestal ...

Speaker and artist Joseph Solomon recently warned followers in a vlog against elevating celebrity pastors or well-known theologians into the position of modern-day priests. He says these edifying podcasts, ...

Created on 10 January 2019

13. 7 More Dangerous Misconceptions Christians Have About the Church

Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part article. Click here for Part 1. A key reason why people are so disenchanted with the church is simple: Their expectations of what pastors are supposed to do an ...

Created on 08 January 2019

14. Have You Made Any of These 7 Cringe-Worthy Statements to Your Pastor?

I love the fact that the community of this blog is growing with pastors, church staff and laity. The latter category, laity or church members, has been very receptive to many of my posts and suggestions. ...

Created on 14 November 2018

15. The Vast Majority of Pastors Are Not Doing This ...

Seventy-five percent of pastors have not taken a stand in their pulpits on the midterm elections. Think of that. With the highest stakes ever—and the Christian vote essential for victory—they have not ...

Created on 31 October 2018

16. Pastor Breaks Down Before Sermon Even Begins

Pastor Shane Idleman says it's time to expose the unfruitful works of darkness. Watch the video to see how.

Created on 24 September 2018

17. Popular COGOP Minister Shot to Death in His Church

A Church of God of Prophecy minister was gunned down at his own church in Jamaica, according to reports. James Johnson, 29, was reportedly teaching an evening class at his church Thursday when a lone gunman ...

Created on 21 September 2018

18. Could This Tool Save Pastors From Experiencing Burnout, Depression? ...

Too many men and women graduate from seminary, get hired as pastors and mere months later, feel completely overwhelmed. Why? Because although they received a thorough theological education at seminary, ...

Created on 17 September 2018

19. WATCH: Widow Who Lost Her Husband to Suicide Says God's 'Presence Has Been So Thick the Past Few Weeks'

... ning on taking their own life have changed their minds. Because of his story, pastors and leaders have been able to open up about their depression and anxiety," Kayla said during the service. "If you are strug ...

Created on 10 September 2018

20. Pentecostal Pastors Call This Leader's Rise to Power a 'Miracle of God' ...

Pentecostal pastors praise Scott Morrison's selection as Australia's prime minister as a "miracle of God." "We are so excited to report what we believe are two direct answers to our prayer and fasting to ...

Created on 07 September 2018