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What Every Pastor Needs (But Won’t Tell You)
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:03:36 +0000
I'd like to share what every pastor needs, but won't tell you. Fortunately, the Bible does.
The Mental Healthcare Gap, Task Shifting, and the Local Church
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:58:09 +0000
Task shifting is a viable solution to mitigate the global mental healthcare gap by making efficient use of available human resources, enhancing the capacity of the healthcare system, and ultimately improving access to mental health services for underserved populations.
Televangelist James Robison Denies He Knew Robert Morris Allegedly Committed Child Sex Abuse
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:23:36 +0000
Following the recent resignation of Robert Morris as Gateway Church’s senior pastor, Life Outreach International, formerly known as The James Robison Evangelistic Association (JREA), released a statement saying the organization was unaware of the Morris' alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old.
‘Bonhoeffer’ Film Trailer Promotes November Release by Angel Studios
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:51:18 +0000
An official trailer dropped this week for the upcoming Angel Studios movie, "Bonhoeffer.” The historical drama, which releases in November, tells the true story of German Lutheran Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was martyred near the end of World War II.
Youth Pastor Charged With Child Sex Abuse; Church Says SBC Database Would Have Prevented Him From Getting Hired
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:57:59 +0000
A North Texas youth pastor has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated sexual assault. Luke Cunningham, 41, was arrested on June 19.
How the Church Can Support Families Going Through a Medical Crisis
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:36:43 +0000
Because we live in a world with sickness and disease, church leaders will encounter families navigating a child medical crisis either first or secondhand. The more proactive the church can be in serving these families, the better.
Baptists Have Historically Had ‘No Trouble’ Affirming the Nicene Creed, Says Gavin Ortlund
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:19:29 +0000
Baptists should have no hesitation with affirming the Nicene Creed, said author and theologian Gavin Ortlund, in a video where he made the case for his position from church history.
Outspoken Papal Critic Risks Excommunication for Inciting Schism
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:49:28 +0000
In a defiant social media post, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, an outspoken papal critic, announced Thursday (June 20) that he had been summoned to the Vatican to answer charges of having committed the crime of schism.
Mastering the Art of Communication: How To Leave Your Audience Wanting More
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:07:55 +0000
If you communicate on any level, what’s your goal? What do you hope happens during and, more importantly, after you speak?
The Disciple Making Movement Urban Settings Calls for New Methods
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:03:41 +0000
At the heart of the Disciple Making Movement are key habits that Jesus modeled and taught. These practices are the foundation of all effective disciple-making in all cultures and contexts, but their application will take different forms in different settings
How To Improve Your Preaching
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:01:02 +0000
Recently, a company of pastors--of which I have been a part for 8 or so years––was discussing what practical steps a minister can take in order to improve his preaching.
Top 10 Challenges Facing the Church
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:54:45 +0000
Here are the top 10 challenges facing the church and one practical suggestion for each you can implement today.
3 Priorities for Every Pastor
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:17:10 +0000
I’ve learned that if I prioritize a few key choices, my life and leadership dramatically improve and my ministry becomes more effective. I encourage these three priorities for every pastor.
Writing Worship Songs: It’s an Inspired Collaboration
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:10:42 +0000
Biblical writers searched intently, but the Spirit did not leave them alone. It was an inspired collaboration.
4th of July Snacks: Fruit Flags for Celebrating Our Freedom
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:42 +0000
Use these healthy, yummy 4th of July snacks to teach children about our freedom in Jesus.
Spiritual Growth Goals to Set for Yourself This Summer
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:30 +0000
Spiritual growth isn't just for teens. Discover three questions to ask yourself about growing closer to Jesus this summer.
Masks
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:40:56 +0000
Day after day, we dress ourselves up and wear masks to put on the image we want others to see. Meanwhile, we know the real us. To live and lead wholeheartedly, we must remember that God’s love for us is not dependent on whether or not we deserve or have earned it.
Dr. Tony Evans’ Son Talks of Father’s Return, Was Told ‘No More, No Less’ About Evans’ Unnamed ‘Sin’
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:54:05 +0000
Dr. Tony Evans' youngest son, Jonathan, told the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) congregation during a Father’s Day message on Sunday that his father didn't share any more information about his unnamed sin than he did with the whole church.
I Went to Israel Looking for Moral Clarity. Here Is What I Found.
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:42:46 +0000
When I arrived in Israel, I hoped that I would find a greater sense of moral clarity. What I left with was a deeper sense of grief.
10 Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms by 2025
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:40:02 +0000
By January 2025, every classroom in Louisiana must feature a poster-sized display of the 10 Commandments with large, readable font. Louisiana has become the first state to mandate that all public-school classrooms—from kindergarten to college—display the biblical commands.
The African Church and Its Global Significance, Voices from the Global Church, part 2
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:12:44 +0000
Christianity in Africa dates back two millennia. The early Christian movement spread from Jerusalem to every direction, taking on local cultural expressions throughout the ancient world, starting barely 10 days after Jesus’ ascension.
Daystar Television Network Removes All of Robert Morris’ Programming
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:54:52 +0000
Daystar Television Network announced Tuesday night (June 18) that all of Robert Morris' programming has been removed from its broadcasting schedule.
The Problem with Perfectionism
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:07:26 +0000
Perfectionism often leads to a less than desirable outcome.
How You Really Should Be Measuring Church Growth
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:03:47 +0000
Whenever we talk about church growth, the first thing that comes to mind is attendance. However, while helpful, it is not the best metric.
The First Steps To Becoming a Dynamic Leader
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:01:22 +0000
Tied to being a dynamic leader is innovation. To be innovative you must have one eye on where you are and another eye on where things will be. The innovator is able to build a path between the two!
On World Refugee Day, Relief Organizations Celebrate Partnerships With Churches
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:59:44 +0000
Thursday, June 20, marks World Refugee Day, an international day to recognize and celebrate refugees around the world.
Small Groups 2.0 – The Discovery Group Format
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:59:10 +0000
\The Discovery Group format focuses on listening to and immediately obeying the Bible. The change is subtle but powerful and brings wonderful results.
How to Use Digital Intentionally
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:47:13 +0000
To succeed in your church’s digital spaces, you need to focus on integration, not addition of technology. We must use digital intentionally.
Bible Study on Depression: Help Teens Find Hope & Life in Jesus
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:40 +0000
A Bible study on depression can help you reach teens who are hurting. By studying Scripture together, you share the joy and full life that Jesus provides.
Sunday School Curriculum: How to Choose Materials for Children
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Choosing Sunday school curriculum is an important decision, and options abound. Learn how to select lessons for children.
Gateway Church Learned of Robert Morris’ Crime in 2005, Says Abuse Survivor Cindy Clemishire
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:45:47 +0000
Sexual abuse survivor Cindy Clemishire released a statement yesterday (June 18) after Gateway Church announced that Robert Morris had resigned as its senior pastor.
‘But First…Let Me Thank God’—Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla’s Postgame Shirt Says It All
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:19:28 +0000
With just a few years of experience as a basketball head coach, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla led his team to win the 2024 NBA Championship.
What Children’s Ministry Will Look like in 10 Years
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:54:42 +0000
Children's ministry: What will it look like in 10 years? Here are my thoughts.
Daniel Im: How Not To Let the Consumers Drive the Strategy of Your Church
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:26:58 +0000
Daniel Im joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain how pastors can lead more effectively in a “post-everything” world and why their communities contain more than just the non-Christians and the Christians.
Episcopal Church Grapples With ‘Transformative Role’ in Native American Residential Schools
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:31:23 +0000
The Episcopal Church has begun to reckon with the outsized role it played in the history of Indigenous children from Florida to Alaska being taken away, sometimes by force, to residential schools run by the government and often by denominations that operated under government contracts.
Richard Smallwood, ‘Total Praise’ Composer, To Receive Juneteeth Tribute in D.C.
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:27:22 +0000
For decades, Richard Smallwood has been on stages from Carnegie Hall to churches, at the piano or at the microphone, performing music that features his distinctive genre-bending blend of gospel and classical.
Ascension Catholic Hospitals Outsource Staffing To Private-Equity-Owned Partners
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:12:57 +0000
According to a letter Sen. Chuck Grassley sent Ascension, whistleblowers disclosed proposed changes to staffing with SCP Health, the new firm overseeing physician staffing, that could have hospitalists seeing twice the national average of patients per day.
4 Behaviors of a Thriving Worship Ministry
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:03:15 +0000
Over the past 18 months, I have served 50-plus churches as a worship team trainer and guest worship leader. I’ve noticed some interesting trends in thriving worship ministries that are healthy, growing and happy.
12 Ways To Respond in a Spiritual Rut
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:01:55 +0000
I wrote yesterday about signs to see if you’re in currently in a spiritual rut. Today, here are some options for getting out of the rut.
UMC Settles Sex Abuse Case Involving Former New York Pastor, Foster Parent Who Ran a Clown Business
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:32:12 +0000
The United Methodist Church, along with New York’s Warren County, has reached a financial settlement in a sexual abuse case involving former UMC Pastor Richard Reynolds. Troy resident John Smith claimed that Reynolds, who served as Smith's foster parent, abused him as a child.
‘Straight Up, a Hot Mess’—Allen Parr Calls Out Taylor Swift’s New Album as ‘Anti-Christian’
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:21:22 +0000
Taylor Swift released her 11th album this year and has already broken records. But YouTuber Allen Parr warns parents and all Christians about her "explicit" content on "The Tortured Poets Department," calling it "anti-Christian."
Robert Morris Resigns as Gateway Church’s Senior Pastor Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:02:51 +0000
Following the revelation of sexual abuse allegations against Gateway Church founder and senior pastor Robert Morris, Church of the Highlands announced that Morris has resigned as one of its overseers.
‘Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Fraud, Extortion, Lying to Federal Agents
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:25:38 +0000
Bishop Lamor Whitehead has been sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to pay $85,000 in restitution and forfeit $95,000 as a result of being found guilty of fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to federal agents.
Imprisonment of Two Christian Teenagers Approaches Five Year Mark
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:46:16 +0000
Sunny Mushtaq and Noman Asghar, both Christians, were arrested on June 29, 2019, in Pakistan on blasphemy charges for receiving cartoon drawings of the Prophet Muhammad on the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
Growing up on the Inside, Forever
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:07:40 +0000
When you realize that your spiritual growth can be an ongoing, never-ending process of renewal and development, each new day matters as much as the last.
The Measure of Our Success
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:03:00 +0000
I’ve personally wrestled with this; and I’ve watched thousands do the same; and it’s literally killing many of us! Thus, this “impassioned plea to pastors” is for all of us to radically alter the measures of our success.
10 Questions More Important Than ‘What Was Your Sunday Attendance?’
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:01:59 +0000
On any given Sunday, even the smallest, simplest church service juggles an amazing array of complex issues. From set-up to attendance to events. Set-up to tear-down Relationships to administration Spiritual to emotional Planned events to unplanned interruptions and more. But too often we reduce the value of this beautiful, multi-layered gathering of believers, seekers, skeptics […]
Beatitudes Children’s Activities: 14 Sunday School Ideas
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:58 +0000
Do you need Beatitudes children’s activities? Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a great Sunday school topic. Check out all these resources.
Faith Over Fear Bible Study: Keep Teens Grounded in God’s Word
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:44 +0000
A Faith Over Fear Bible study is a key lesson for kids—and adults. And it’s a promise they’ll turn to again and again. Check out these resources about choosing faith over fear.
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