Pastors

If we want our churches to hold up under the pressure of this cultural moment, we have to actually depend on Him again, not just talk about Him. Here is where I would start.

Even though I’ve been a Christian for almost 30 years, there are still things I don’t remember hearing from the pulpit.

As a pastor’s wife, my family and I have been the recipients of some lovely gifts that blessed us in special ways. Here are seven unique ideas to bless your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month.

Last year I developed a set of questions to ask myself about every sermon before I preach it. This helps me to evaluate its tone, content, and application.

A Texas church is celebrating a “hurricane of grace” after nearly 900 people were baptized in a single weekend, marking a powerful testament to personal transformation. 

Humanity is born into a curse of sin we cannot control, but we serve a God who has made a way for us to escape it.

A new expedition has secured permits to excavate a mysterious structure on Turkey's Mount Ararat, long believed by many to be Noah's Ark, following radar scans that indicate hidden, possibly man-made corridors. 

Thousands of students converged at Pepperdine University for a Unite US event, during which hundreds made profound spiritual commitments and were baptized, marking a powerful night of faith. 

I want to address the stuff that surrounds your expository work and help people hear the core of your message better.

The devastating Nepal floods have left thousands of families searching for loved ones and rebuilding lives swept away in minutes. As Christians watch suffering from half a world away, Scripture calls us beyond sympathy into lament, prayer, generosity, and practical compassion.

Attending church together is an intimate experience and it is not one that married couples should overlook. Rather than choosing to go to different churches, going to the same church together is beneficial. This will help your marriage, deepen trust, and cultivate your faith as a married couple. 

Can you imagine God saying, I will love you when you are a sinner before you get saved, but after you get saved, if you sin, I am going to stop loving you? That is a lie straight from the pit of hell, and that is where it needs to return. God will never stop loving you. Period. His love for you is unchanging, unwavering, and unending.

While the Bible is the sacred Word of God, it’s not a sanitized book. It's full of controversial topics that can be difficult to discuss. Here are some suggestions.

A surprising new trend is emerging in Christian churches as data reveals men now outnumber women in attendance, particularly among youth and young adults, overturning a long-standing demographic pattern. 

Drawing from her own ministry experience, Victoria Riollano examines four common challenges pastors’ wives may face.

America once thrived on the vibrant civil associations Tocqueville observed, but a concerning decline in 'third places' and civic engagement now threatens societal well-being and fosters chronic loneliness. 

Gen Z’s social anxiety and fear of judgment often keep them from joining small groups, but with the right approach, these gatherings can become a place of real connection. Creating a safe space, meeting in casual settings, encouraging friend invitations, and promoting groups authentically can make all the difference. With a few simple changes, small groups can feel less intimidating and more like the faith-filled community Gen Z is searching for.

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of practicing Christians are open to trusting AI for guidance on life's most important questions, including spiritual growth and purpose, even ranking its advice as comparable to a pastor's.

A Texas megachurch's extensive use of over 400 AI-tracking cameras has sparked a furious debate, pitting the pastor's claims of enhanced safety against grave privacy concerns. 

If you’re reading this piece, it’s probably for one of two reasons: 1) to see if your favorite worship song is on this list, or 2) to see if your least favorite worship song is on this list.