This book encourages readers who grapple with feelings of failure and leads them to a deeper, fuller understanding of success in Christian ministry.
Church
Every word of His proves true, even when you’re going through this season of loneliness.
Suffering puts Christ on display in ways that comfortable living cannot. Enduring pain in ministry makes Jesus shine brighter, which brings more hope to those I serve.
When congregations move from flaming arrows to nukes.
This 52-week field guide provides a thorough and practical training program for pastors, aspiring pastors, and church ministry leaders.
The following is an excerpt from “A Praying Church,” by Paul Miller, published by Modern Reformation. In it, Miller addresses the problem of prayerlessness, particularly in church leadership. This excerpt is part 1 of a four-part series in which Miller will address the importance of a praying church.
Pastors must not live for the approval and appreciation of their congregations. Whatever your congregation lacks in appreciation of you now will be more than made up for when you receive the Lord’s commendation.
For those who desire a church that sings well, the following suggestions are worth serious consideration.
Title of Book: A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World Author: Paul E. Miller Publisher: Crossway Books Year: 2023 About the Book: In our current culture, the church and prayer are often dismissed as irrelevant. But when believers gather and pray together, powerful things happen: the Spirit equips the saints …
Title of Book: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Updated 20th Anniversary Edition Author: Donald S. Whitney Publisher: NavPress Year: 2014 About the Book: Spiritual discipline sounds great in theory, but putting it into practice takes time and determination. Updated and revised for a new generation, Whitney’s guide reveals the importance of the disciplines, shows …
Paul reminds us (1 Corinthians 15:1-2) that the gospel he preached is the means by which we are saved. It is of no surprise then that he goes on to say in verse 3 that this gospel (the good news of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ) is therefore of first importance. The gospel …
Here’s an old joke that illustrates the pastoral need for asking the right question: Once there was a boy sitting on a porch, with a dog next to him. A salesman approached the porch and asked the boy, “Does your dog bite?” “Nope,” said the boy. The salesman stepped on the porch to ring the …
David Powlison is well-known for saying, “There are plenty of reasons to be afraid. But there is a better reason not to be.” That’s a good word for the church today. The Evangelical church is in a panic. From all angles, it feels as though Christianity is on the losing end of the culture wars. …
Church, when you draw near to a single mother and her children, you’ll begin to understand just what the enemy has tried to rob them of. Hope. Family. Belonging. Faith. Purpose. Peace, Love. Dignity.
The temptation to replace live church with online settles for a lesser-than version of God’s intention for the local body to gather.
Satan wants to keep you isolated from other Christians so you don’t encourage one another. But fellowship can strengthen your marriage.
Autism and your church can co-exist. Your church can become a place where families with autistic kids feel included and loved.
Consider the following strategies to learn how to choose a church with your spouse.
Pastor Pastor Kevin A. Thompson recently took time to talk about how pastors can maintain a strong marriage while dealing with the many demands of their vocation.
The church has a lot of hard thinking to do. But as we abandon our unquestioned answers, I’m hoping that we’ll be able to love God—and our neighbor—better.
