Pastors

In Rome, Martin saw with his own eyes the end result of all the money being made by the church and the sale of indulgences and the exhibition of relics. He also had read the Bible and never found any passage proving that one could purchase forgiveness with money.

The purpose or reason around why you are gathering can be found in the church’s mission statement. So, let’s talk about mission and discover some reasons why a church’s mission statement is important to the organization.

The next time we are confronted with a potentially hurtful conversation, we can take a step back, breathe, and think before repeating. Those few minutes of listening to God can douse a possible wildfire of words better than any water ever could.

It’s interesting and fun to think about what the apostles from the New Testament would tweet in our modern culture. They used letters and other forms of communication in their day, so they would likely use social media, as well.

As artificial intelligence continues to sweep nearly every industry, the church must ask how it will approach AI, too. Should pastors use AI to help them write their sermons, or to write the whole sermon for them? Let's take a look at four pros and cons of AI in pastoral ministry.

God cares about the welfare of the entire congregation. It’s obvious He wants everyone in the church to be edified. But I’ve noticed how hard it is to accomplish this aim when the worship team performs a certain way.

Detractors (unbelievers) claim the Bible is full of contradictions, but because God cannot lie, neither can His Word.

Discover the shocking allegations against a Kirkland, Washington, pastor accused of orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme, preying on his own church members' trust. 

Why is today's church turning a blind eye to these destructive sin issues?

Social media can be your ministry’s best friend or worst enemy. But gone are the days when it can be ignored.

When our emotions get the best of us, we can say things we don’t mean. Or perhaps, we say exactly what we mean, but we don’t choose our words wisely and end up implying something that just isn’t true, or timely.

Renowned megachurch pastor Andy Stanley will step down from his founding role at North Point Community Church in 2027, ushering in a significant leadership transition for the influential congregation. 

True Christian distinction isn't about outward eccentricity, but about living profoundly out of sync with worldly values in crucial areas like money, power, and relationships, marching instead to a divine rhythm.

Take time not only to read but also to pray these seven Scriptures for pastors and church leaders.

Thanksgiving is a profoundly Christian holiday in that it focuses us on the God as the true source of all our blessings.

Regardless of what type of church you grew up in, I can bet it has some traditions that leave you wondering whether they should stick around. Today, we will look at seven of those traditions, and consider whether they need to go.

Ever wanted just the right verse to read at the end of your worship service, or to conclude your sermon, but couldn’t think of one?

I don’t know what Halloween is going to look like for you in your community this year. Imagine how it would be different if you focused on ways to show love and not legalism.

Let me share some things maybe purity culture didn’t that could be helpful. Here are five ways you can better address purity culture with your youth, in addition to the Biblical teaching.

There are many things demon possession is not, but we should never think that demon possession is a myth.