If we focus on, and are only worried about, numbers in the seats, what compromises will we entertain to reach that end?
As pastors, we preach regularly abou...
Recently, we received word that another young pastor took his life. While many are critical whenever this happens (and it does, more often than we are probably ...
There are a lot of hurting people right in our community. In fact, you may be hurting, grieving, wrestling with God, or trying to understand the “un-understanda...
Vacation season is upon us, and many will find themselves visiting churches other than their home church. Often, the question is, "How do we know if it's a bibl...
As a pastor, I regularly hear the annoying question: “So, how many people do you have in attendance?” I get so tired of hearing this, because I know the attitud...
It is that time of year again when our hearts are focused on the powerful events that culminated in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and we shoul...
In today’s society, the church has seemed to become weak and content with cotton-candy sermonettes that focus on “my” dreams and goals. It is as though we are h...
It has been a rollercoaster month for many in the Christian community with the news of the abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention—along with the firing of...
One of my favorite Bible characters from the Old Testament is Joseph. Yes, the guy with the colorful coat and the brothers who possessed more animosity than a C...
A response to Barna Group’s Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong
As an individual who identifies somewhere in between the ...
Fridays are when I put my finishing touches on the Sunday service and make all the preparations with the sermon, the songs, the PowerPoint, and any other detail...
This is the generation of multi—hold on a second, I need to check this notification—wait, another email—okay, where was I? Oh, yeah, multitasking. It is someth...
John Mallonee is the Senior Pastor of Blessed Hope Bible Church in Liverpool, PA. Called to this ministry in 2012, he also networks with the American Pastors Network, and serves in a leadership role as a millennial pastor. John has worked on the board of the millennial pastor initiative alongside Statistician George Barna, Tim Barton, President of WallBuiders, Honorable Sam Rohrer (President of APN), and others. He has a Bachelor of Ministry (B. Min.), a Master of Theology (Th. M.), and a Doctor of Theology (Th. D.) from the College of the Open Bible and Theological Seminary, Greenville, SC. John is a published author and currently writes a daily online and print devotional. In addition to writing, he also produces a weekly radio spot, Weekend Devotion. John and his wife Rebekah have four children: Rachel, Hannah, Isaiah, and Sarah Beth. The family currently resides in Newport, PA and is actively involved in their community. You can follow John on Twitter at @soul_dr1982 or visit his website: https://www.johnmallonee.org/.
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