How Women Encounter the Love of Christ

How Women Encounter the Love of Christ

Do women experience their relationship with God differently than men do? If so, in what ways? And what does that mean for our churches? For our ministries and our sermons? And for the way that pastors lead? Of course, “the role of women in ministry” has received much...
When  Church Responsibilities Distract From The Word

When Church Responsibilities Distract From The Word

Recently I looked at a job description list for a local pastor. As anyone would expect to find on such a list, I read things such as: “plan preaching schedule”; “deliver gospel-centered sermons”; “lead weekly staff meeting”; and “perform weddings and funerals.” But...
Quick Recap of Catalyst 2016

Quick Recap of Catalyst 2016

For those who work in ministry (or truly any leader looking for inspiration) Catalyst is an event that will rejuvenate you and give you incredible insight that you can take home and use to influence your daily walk. The theme of this year’s event dives into how Jesus...
The Missing Heart of our Gospel: Union with Christ

The Missing Heart of our Gospel: Union with Christ

We all want to see lives changed for Christ. But what message does the church most need to hear for that to happen? I’d like to suggest there are two dominant “songs” being sung in the church today. One you could call the song of Extravagant Grace. It says God loves...
Ten Non-Ministry Leadership Books Every Pastor Should Read

Ten Non-Ministry Leadership Books Every Pastor Should Read

Running a church is a lot like running a business, and therefore pastors can learn a lot from the business world. While not everything is applicable, and the focus of a business is a lot different than a church, the two share a common denominator–people. The following...