Ed Stetzer

Mental Health Awareness Month is a good reminder that you, pastor, need to advocate for your mental health in a community that will be supportive as well. By doing so, you can model and lead your congregation in caring for those with mental health needs through service that honors Christ.

I want to encourage you to share and show the Good News of the gospel this Easter. Let’s seek after those who no longer darken our doors and remind them that they matter, they are missed, and they have a place to belong in Christ.

For most of us, the last few years have been the most challenging to lead, and we have been tested in many ways. As we navigate this season of turbulence, good leaders and organizations should return to the first principles of reflection and self-awareness. To do that, I would suggest three ways: spiritual, familial, and personal.

In order to meet the challenges of today’s church, there are three key factors for church leadership to consider: the complexity of these challenges, the need for new leadership skills, and the importance of adapting to a changing context.

We rejoice in the SCOTUS ruling from last year, knowing it will save the lives of many pre-born children. But that ruling was only the beginning, as its repeal moved the issue from the federal level to individual states. The following biblical cues will help Christians move forward and work to create a culture in our country where all life is valued.

Conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience but leaning into conflict can help us grow spiritually and help us lead others well.