Guest AuthorTwo years ago, I transitioned from leading and overseeing our church’s youth ministries to overseeing and leading our children’s and youth ministries. Practically, that’s an eighteen-year gap of kids under my care—not to mention their older...
This is a guest post by Peter Krol. A reader of my blog recently emailed to say, “I was never intentionally taught how to lead a Bible study, and, when the time came for me to teach others how to do it, I had no idea even where to begin.” Do you...
Logos StaffWe all know what our churches were like before COVID-19 and how the pandemic has forced change. What can a pastor take away from all that’s happened—and where is the Church heading next? Join us this Thursday, May 28, at 1:00 p.m. (PST) as we chat...
Lives are shattered right now, inside and outside the Church. Fighting the pandemic has led to an economic downfall, heightened mental health challenges, and other fallout. Even healthy people with job security and no children to suddenly homeschool...
Leadership does not begin with a title or position. It begins the moment you are concerned more about others’ flourishing than you are about your own. — Andy Crouch, Strong and Weak Leadership means risk. One of the most significant risks a leader...
What does the Bible say about church leadership, including: Deacons, Elders, Ministry, Pastors, Preaching, Shepherding? Read on to find out. 1. Matthew 23:8–10 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because one is your teacher, and you are all...
Doug MangumThree major theological issues addressed in the Pastoral Letters still affect the church today: women in ministry, church leadership, and the inspiration of Scripture. When I was in ministry, I hoped people wouldn’t bring up these controversial...