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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Comedian John Crist Has a Message for Those Offended by His Latest Video

Any fan of Christian comedian John Crist would have three words for you before you throw shade at the pastor's son: Check your heart. His latest video about a pastor fantasy draft went viral to the tun ...

Created on 05 September 2018

11. One Way You Can Help if Your Pastor Struggles With Depression

... world. I want you to hear me clearly. I want to offer one way you can help. The Struggles of Pastors Most pastors are not suicidal. But most pastors do struggle. They lead churches in a culture that is ...

Created on 06 September 2018

12. Wife of Beloved Pastor Who Committed Suicide Speaks Out

... s suicide, many church leaders have spoken up about how suicide affects the church, especially pastors. In an article for Charisma magazine, Christian ministry leader and pastor Jared Laskey writes: It ...

Created on 29 August 2018

13. Robert Morris: 'Your Behavior Determines How You Spend Eternity'

Robert Morris says belief determines behavior. In a recent sermon, Morris—who pastors Gateway Church—said that belief determines where you spend eternity, but behavior determines how you spend it. He ...

Created on 22 August 2018

14. Digital Pastor: 'The Harvest Online Is Ripe'

Junior Smith is the Crossroads Digital Pastor, and he says the online harvest is ripe. He says that he pastors people exclusively online and through social media, answering the questions of the next generation. ...

Created on 22 August 2018

15. Pastor Narrowly Survives Assassination Attempt

...  cartels. A hit man entered the pastor's home on June 12, making him kneel down on the floor and telling him, "You don't know who you are messing about with." The man then pulled the trigger on his gun, ...

Created on 16 August 2018

16. Spirit-Filled Pastor Challenges You to Embrace the Spiritual Gift of Limits

Darren Rouanzoin, pastor of Garden Church in Long Beach, California, says in Heaven, God won't ask him why he wasn't more like Bill Johnson, Francis Chan or John Wesley. Instead, He'll ask why he wasn't ...

Created on 14 August 2018

17. What the Church Should Learn From the Bill Hybels Scandal

... n, and they face the same struggles as everyone else. Pastors are held to a higher standard than anyone else, so when they fall, they fall hard. Sadly, in many situations where a church leader has a mo ...

Created on 08 August 2018

18. 5 Things the Church Does Today Instead of Preaching the Word

I wish I could tell you that most pastors are preaching the Word. I can't—some are not. Here are five things we may choose to do instead of preaching the Word. 1. Entertaining: "Music, drama and video, fe ...

Created on 06 August 2018

19. WATCH: John Gray, Alveda King Flank Donald Trump for Big Announcement

Relentless Church pastor John Gray and evangelist Alveda King flanked President Donald Trump during a White House meeting with pastors. "These are great people, most of whom I know," Trump said while greetin ...

Created on 01 August 2018

20. Prophetic Warning for Pastors: Don't Let This Demonic Spirit Neuter You ...

A call is going out to the pastors in America. Don't give in to the temptation to compromise the Word of God for a greater following. Don't allow the allure of the platform to distract you from preachi ...

Created on 20 July 2018