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Our Amazing Bible!

Our Amazing Bible!

Our Amazing Bible!, by Brian Simmons, lead Translator of The Passion Translation. It would be impossible to calculate how many lives have been changed forever by the power of the Bible, the living Word of God! My life was transformed forever because I believed the...

PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

Copyright © 2017 Roger Helland Recently, I had coffee with a long-time friend and colleague. We discussed the condition of our conference, and our pastors—some of whom were angry and combative—and of our own lives. We mused on the dire necessity for today’s church and...

PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

Roger Helland © 2017 As I write, I reflect on what drives my three decades of Christian ministry that spans vigorous spiritual service as a lay-leader, church elder, pastor, Bible college and seminary instructor, denominational leader, mentor, and author. My fire is...

Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...

Avoiding Burnout When You Feel Like Giving Up

Avoiding Burnout When You Feel Like Giving Up

Now that fall is upon us and holiday craziness is looming, are you struggling with motivation? Is it taking all you’ve got to just face what’s on your to-do list? I remember waking up one morning and thinking “I don’t feel like getting out of bed.  I don’t feel like...

What It Takes to Be Fully Engaged

What It Takes to Be Fully Engaged

Every pastor who wants fully engaged board members, staff and church members need to ask three probing questions. Do I understand the Greatest Commandment and take it seriously? Do I understand that I can love God wholeheartedly only if I have received, embraced, and...

Why God Doesn’t Want You to Stress

Why God Doesn’t Want You to Stress

What stresses you out? Work? Finances? Your kids? A project you are working on that doesn’t appear to be coming together? An over-packed schedule that has you striving for the impossible? Maybe it’s even your ministry or service to God that has you stressed out!...

Trends and Struggles Pastors Face According to Barna

Trends and Struggles Pastors Face According to Barna

A new study, “The State of Pastors,” conducted by the Barna Group in partnership with Pepperdine University, explores the relational health of pastors – looking closely at relationships with their spouse, children, friends and peers. Study findings revealed that...

Mental Illness as a Preacher, Teacher, Pastor, and Leader

Mental Illness as a Preacher, Teacher, Pastor, and Leader

Rev. Pamela Yerby-Hammack, visionary and founder of Wind of Change Ministries, shares her story of brokenness and mental illness. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she shares how God used both prayer and medication to bring her out of a place of darkness and show...

Cocaine Trafficking, Heroin, and the Grace of God

Cocaine Trafficking, Heroin, and the Grace of God

If you feel you've walked too far from God, trust and know that you can never go too far from God’s love and salvation. James Sizemore, pastor of Radiant Church, shares his redemption story of drugs, trafficking, and addiction and how through God’s grace, he and...

Our Amazing Bible!

Our Amazing Bible!

Our Amazing Bible!, by Brian Simmons, lead Translator of The Passion Translation. It would be impossible to calculate how many lives have been changed forever by the power of the Bible, the living Word of God! My life was transformed forever because I believed the...

PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

Copyright © 2017 Roger Helland Recently, I had coffee with a long-time friend and colleague. We discussed the condition of our conference, and our pastors—some of whom were angry and combative—and of our own lives. We mused on the dire necessity for today’s church and...

PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

Roger Helland © 2017 As I write, I reflect on what drives my three decades of Christian ministry that spans vigorous spiritual service as a lay-leader, church elder, pastor, Bible college and seminary instructor, denominational leader, mentor, and author. My fire is...

Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...

Avoiding Burnout When You Feel Like Giving Up

Avoiding Burnout When You Feel Like Giving Up

Now that fall is upon us and holiday craziness is looming, are you struggling with motivation? Is it taking all you’ve got to just face what’s on your to-do list? I remember waking up one morning and thinking “I don’t feel like getting out of bed.  I don’t feel like...

What It Takes to Be Fully Engaged

What It Takes to Be Fully Engaged

Every pastor who wants fully engaged board members, staff and church members need to ask three probing questions. Do I understand the Greatest Commandment and take it seriously? Do I understand that I can love God wholeheartedly only if I have received, embraced, and...

Why God Doesn’t Want You to Stress

Why God Doesn’t Want You to Stress

What stresses you out? Work? Finances? Your kids? A project you are working on that doesn’t appear to be coming together? An over-packed schedule that has you striving for the impossible? Maybe it’s even your ministry or service to God that has you stressed out!...

Trends and Struggles Pastors Face According to Barna

Trends and Struggles Pastors Face According to Barna

A new study, “The State of Pastors,” conducted by the Barna Group in partnership with Pepperdine University, explores the relational health of pastors – looking closely at relationships with their spouse, children, friends and peers. Study findings revealed that...

Mental Illness as a Preacher, Teacher, Pastor, and Leader

Mental Illness as a Preacher, Teacher, Pastor, and Leader

Rev. Pamela Yerby-Hammack, visionary and founder of Wind of Change Ministries, shares her story of brokenness and mental illness. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she shares how God used both prayer and medication to bring her out of a place of darkness and show...

Cocaine Trafficking, Heroin, and the Grace of God

Cocaine Trafficking, Heroin, and the Grace of God

If you feel you've walked too far from God, trust and know that you can never go too far from God’s love and salvation. James Sizemore, pastor of Radiant Church, shares his redemption story of drugs, trafficking, and addiction and how through God’s grace, he and...

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