Pastors / Leadership

Need a Fresh Idea for Good Friday Service?

By following this model, or your own inspired version, you will memorably honor the importance of Good Friday’s place in relation to Easter.

How Is Jesus an Example of True Manliness to Men?

It’s remarkable how the example of manliness in Jesus is so very different from the manly stereotype. Let’s explore three ways in which Jesus set an example of true manliness.

4 Reflections on Christ’s Church as We Approach Easter

As we approach the Easter event, many of us begin to reflect once again on the death of the finest, purest One ever to walk this planet.

3 Christian Cliches Destroying Young Adults' Mental Health

...to ignore the rich provisions and helpmates He’s given us forfeits the full life He calls us to live.

5 Things about Palm Sunday That Remind Us Christ Is King

In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King...

7 Ways to Give to the Church Besides Money

There is an innate want to have our needs met but also there is a deep desire to help others. That desire is put there by God so that when He prompts us to help, we will respond in kind. We give to the Church in multiple ways. Here are 7 ways you can give to the Church other than money.

What Did Jesus Do Each Day During Holy Week?

The final third of every Gospel deals with one week in the life of Christ. I want to take us on a journey through the last week in Jesus’ life, so I have listed the major activities on each day.

10 Messages Every Church Should be Sending to Their Women

While not all women are called to start a ministry, every woman needs to hear true messages—especially from the church—about who they are.

3 Reminders to Keep Our Focus on Jesus This Easter

Rather than giving valueless, fleeting attention to gifts, candy, eggs or Easter Bunny surprises this year, let us focus on the greatest comeback of all time—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Was Judas Predestined to Betray Jesus?

Could Judas Iscariot have changed his own destiny by choosing to ask for God's forgiveness like Peter did, instead of committing suicide? Or was he predestined to betray Jesus?

7 Powerful Traits of a Truly Biblical Church

Scripture does not give directions about the format of seating or the use of a stage. We find no mention of a required carpet color or use of stained-glass windows. During the early days of the church, there were no chapels or cathedrals with steeples. That is because the Church is not a building.