Pastors / Leadership

Prayer is not merely a passive activity but an active engagement with the Almighty, seeking His guidance, wisdom, and peace.

There is so much talk and discussion these days about the antichrist, the Second Coming, the mark of the beast, and so many other end times subjects. I’ve never read or heard anyone talk about what’s going on in Heaven before the beginning of the Great Tribulation. Can you help me here?

We crave success, but it's fruitfulness that God values. Here’s how to trade striving for abiding—and start bearing fruit that actually matters.

I would like to say to every minister I know that unless you are sure the Holy Spirit inside you is saying, “This is the time. Walk away now,” don’t do it. Do not resign abruptly or impulsively.

We’ve gotten into the habit of putting our spiritual lives into a box labeled “Sunday Mornings Only!” that gets put back on the shelf the second we get home from church.

Planning a mission trip? Don’t go without these five powerful prayers. They’ll help you check your motives, face spiritual battles, and figure out if this is the beginning of something much bigger.

The “fellowship” quotient of a church – whether the members love the Lord and one another – is one of the most telling features of a congregation, one of the most dependable indicators of the health of the church, and one of the best predictors of its future usefulness in the Kingdom.

Abiding in Christ, and worshipping Him is our full defense against Satan’s attacks. Here are five ways to put on the full armor of God and worship Him as your weapon against spiritual attacks.

Here are eight signs of the end times that all Christians should know.

There are always needs within a church, and all good needs, too. The opportunities are innumerable and can be overwhelming. Where does one start?

The good news is there are indicators that can give you confidence that you are in the place God wants you to be.

Many wonder if Russia will have any part to play in the last days? The answer is a resounding “yes.” We find the answer in Ezekiel 38-39.

We must decide: Either God calls pastors as leaders or He doesn’t. How we decide that determines a thousand things about how we will follow his leadership.

There are eight ways to spot fake prophets in today’s churches.

A recent Lifeway Research study reveals a divided stance among U.S. Protestant pastors regarding church participation in America's 250th anniversary, with half believing their congregations should hold special events.