5 reasons many pastors struggle with depression
Many pastors really do struggle with depression.
4 tactics to guard your heart
As leaders, you need to know that there is a battle going on for your credibility and character.
When should a preaching pastor be asked to resign?
Is ‘preferences’ a biblical reason for not supporting a pastor?
Gunmen slay 19 at Nigerian church service
Just days before Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari met with President Donald Trump to discuss strategies for combating terrorism, Muslim Fulani militants in northern Nigeria killed 19 Christians at an early morning mass—including two priests leading the service. The attackers also burned 50 homes nearby. California-based Open Doors, which advocates for persecuted believers, says over the past year Fulanis have killed more than 500 Christians and razed more than 50 villages in Nigeria. The latest attacks prompted churches across the African nation to participate in protests on the eve of the Apr. 30 White House meeting. Ironically, the attack occurred [...]
Chick-Fil-A critics take it on the chin
In mid-April, Fox News columnist Todd Starnes lampooned the New Yorker for an anti-Chick-Fil-A essay. More recently, Yale University professor Steven Carter commented that the magazine’s attack contains an underlying element of racism. Writing for Bloomberg View, Carter said the essay’s attack on Christianity was rooted in the author’s anger about the chicken chain’s opposition to same-sex marriage. However, the African-American Carter pointed out that devout Christians are more likely to be women and people of color, with 83 percent of black Americans “absolutely certain” God exists. “Narrow-mindedness of this sort is alarmingly common on the left,” Carter said. “A [...]
Housing allowance appeal moves forward
A Christian-based legal rights group urges pastors to express their support for the clergy housing allowance as a case moves forward in federal court. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is to consider an appeal of a lower court ruling that the allowance constitutes an unconstitutional preference for religion. The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed the lawsuit. Among others, a group of clergy is contesting the decision. The Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) plans to submit a friend-of-the-court brief and is calling for pastors to sign on to it. Noting the allowance has existed for 50-plus years, the [...]
Columnist criticizes evangelical support for Trump
On the same day the New York Times reported evangelicals will play a key role in the mid-term elections, conservative columnist Cal Thomas criticized fellow believers for their “unaccountable devotion” to President Donald Trump. According to the Times, the coalition that helped drive 81 percent of evangelicals into Trump’s camp is gearing up for the Nov. 6 elections. The voting will decide all 435 House seats, 35 in the Senate, and 39 state or territorial governorships. The newspaper said the effort includes voter registration drives, fund raising, and efforts to persuade conservatives to avoid complacency. However, the widely-syndicated Thomas questioned [...]
Biblical values that create raving fans
Every (smart) business wants to deliver “wow” experiences that not only satisfy customers and employees, but also turn them into raving fans.
3 steps toward a less-stress ministry
How do you manage to be at peace under pressure?
Is your leadership more than words?
Great leaders have the courage to act!
How my weakness became my greatest superpower
Ironically, often what we deem as a weakness is the thing God will choose to use in our lives for His glory.
Are you wise with your buckets of influence?
Every leader has both buckets. Good leaders know when to use the right bucket.
Facing the invisible dragons of change
Are you facing change? Have you labeled something or someone a “dragon," a threat to your comfort zone, that God may have brought for your good, your growth or His glory?
How to fail forward
For years I’ve pondered an interesting question. If I wrote a book called How to Fail, and it became a best-seller, would that be a good thing?
The dangers of echo chamber leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction, and set future courses. Sometimes we enjoy it too much.
They said I was a narrow-minded leader
As a biblical leader in business, and in life, wisdom requires you to be a fool.
We’re not sure you’re right for this position
What do you do when those around you don’t believe you’re the right person to lead?
Book review: The Genius of One
Discover more about Jesus' final prayers in Greg Holder's book, The Genius of One: God’s Answer for Our Fractured World.
How leaders can respond to trauma
What makes something traumatic? And why is trauma a big deal?
7 ways being nice hurts your church
See if you can identify with one or more of these issues where allowing the status quo to continue is harmful.
