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Grade Your Pastor: Numbers are Just Numbers
If we focus on, and are only worried about, numbers in the seats, what compromises will we entertain…
Take Your Mask Off: We Need to Be Real
Recently, we received word that another young pastor took his life. While many are critical whenever this happens…
You Are Loved—and Never Beyond the Reach of God’s Love and Grace
There are a lot of hurting people right in our community. In fact, you may be hurting, grieving,…
How to Spot A Good, Biblical Church
Vacation season is upon us, and many will find themselves visiting churches other than their home church. Often,…
Church Swap: The Current Condition of the Church
As a pastor, I regularly hear the annoying question: “So, how many people do you have in attendance?”…
Good Friday Meditation: A Time for Reflection, Not Remorse
It is that time of year again when our hearts are focused on the powerful events that culminated…
The Age-Old Problem: Narcissism
In today’s society, the church has seemed to become weak and content with cotton-candy sermonettes that focus on…
God Is Faithful: Addressing Abuse Within the Southern Baptist Convention
It has been a rollercoaster month for many in the Christian community with the news of the abuse…
Living Above Reproach
One of my favorite Bible characters from the Old Testament is Joseph. Yes, the guy with the colorful…
Millennials: The Generation of the Great Omission?
A response to Barna Group’s Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong As an individual…
Faith-Building: How Is Your Level of Faith?
Fridays are when I put my finishing touches on the Sunday service and make all the preparations with…
Don’t Lose Your Focus
This is the generation of multi—hold on a second, I need to check this notification—wait, another email—okay, where…