Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

This year, why not introduce folks to two wonderful Christian holidays that occur at the same time – All Saints Day and Reformation Day? All Saints Day takes place on Nov. 1. Historically speaking, it has become primarily a day to honor Christian martyrs or...
Five Activities for Better Holiday Season Mental Health

Five Activities for Better Holiday Season Mental Health

God never sleeps, but you have to. Our mission here on earth never runs out, but you run out of energy and motivation to keep on the mission. Your congregants will never say, “We have no more problems, questions, or concerns,” but you run out of answers and ways to...
Battling Low Church Attendance

Battling Low Church Attendance

Chances are strong you are already quite familiar with the term “seeker-sensitive church,” which typically describes the type of church that strives to have a weekly worship service that appeals to both the churched and unchurched, making everyone comfortable no...
What if You’re NOT Insanely Busy?

What if You’re NOT Insanely Busy?

There are many stereotypes people have concerning pastors: They do not make much money (unless they pastor a megachurch, in which they then make too much money). Most of their week is spent studying and memorizing the next sermon. They are definitely Type B...
The Necessity of Being A Bivocational Pastor

The Necessity of Being A Bivocational Pastor

Does God still call people to become a bivocational pastor? Most young pastors probably assume that, of course, God wants them to receive a salary from their church that compensates for all their family’s financial needs (and if the budget’s not there, then that’s...