Signs and Symptoms of Spiritual Dryness and What to do About it
We can all face times of spiritual dryness. The key is to recognize what is going on and make the changes needed. Below are five causes and steps you can take to recover.
Ministry is dangerous and demanding work. Find the daily encouragement and hope church pastors, volunteers, and leaders need to stay motivated and fixed on your mission.
Pastor Stress: Help for the Burdened, Burned-out, or Depleted.
Do you struggle with stress? In this article we discuss 5 different things you can do to face stress and stay healthy.
Ministry Sabbaticals: A Pastor’s Guide
What is a Ministry Sabbatical? Why should you take consider taking one? Learn about the major benefits for pastors and churches.
What Now? Leading Your Church in a Crazy World
How would God have us respond when the world around us is always changing? Pastor Chris Ortego reminds us what should be of first importance in the church today.
She Said, “I’m Pregnant!” Pastor Stress during Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a trying time. It is also a unique opportunity to grow in our faith, strengthen our marriage, and see God bless in unexpected ways. In this article, we will discuss three different ways you can bless your marriage, grow in your faith and apply God’s word during pregnancy.
Looking for a way out
What do you do when your situation frustrates, discourages, or disappoints you? In this article Dace advises what to do when you just want out.
What your attitude reveals
How's your attitude? Our attitudes reveal where we are placing our focus. Attitude is like a barometer for our hearts - it shows what's going on underneath. What you cultivate inside always finds its way out.
When your church hates you: lessons from the early years of Charles Simeon
Have key members in your church tried to get rid of you on multiple occasions? Has your flock deliberately tried to undermine your ministry? Have you been the object of fierce hostility, anger, and spite? If so, you are in company with one of history’s greatest preachers: Charles Simeon (1759-1839). In this article we will look at the turbulent beginnings of one of the greatest preachers of the nineteenth century.
When you wish things were different
What does frustration in life have to do with our theology? In this article, we'll take a look at how God can work deeply in us through the trials of life, unchanging circumstances and difficult people.
Parenting in light of the Gospel
The Gospel brings about a radical change in our lives. How should our parenting be impacted by Gospel truth? In a world full of conflicting information, God's Word provides the needed foundation to lead our children in following Christ. In this article, we will discuss a few areas where the Gospel can produce liberating changes in our approach parenting.