Lexham PressThese days, many people are talking about unity in diversity. But what does that mean for the body of Christ? What are our biblical models, and how can we learn from them? In the following excerpt from the excellent Mobile Ed course Ministry in...
Jennifer GrishamWhen it comes to ministry tools, nothing can rival the Word of God. After all, God tells us his Word can pierce “to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb 4:13)...
Faithlife StaffBy Harold L. Senkbeil Some years ago while traveling in Great Britain I watched a televised sheepdog competition, a contest testing the ability of shepherds and their dogs to guide a small flock of sheep through a maze. It astonished me to see how...
When you entered the ministry, you probably didn’t dream of sitting at your computer tinkering with your church website. And now you don’t have to. Faithlife Sites frees you to focus on what matters most by giving you a church website that runs...
Ryan NelsonWe live in a world that expects results. Nobody wants to waste their life or spend their time on things that don’t matter. That’s part of what makes it so devastating when our ministries feel fruitless—no one gives their life to Christ, the...
Liz MeltonChaplains come from all walks of life and serve as Christian leaders with spiritual influence. Whether working in hospitals, in the military, or elsewhere, chaplains apply leadership skills to influence people through the gospel and provide those...
Daniel MotleyChristmas was easily my favorite holiday when I was kid. My family kept so many traditions that made the holidays special. However, it wasn’t until I became a youth pastor in my native Kentucky that I understood just how stressful...
Pastors, preachers, teachers, and other ministry leaders are constantly looking for ways to be more faithful and effective. One way to do that is by building a solid library. But every library has room to improve. Often, ministers will fill their...
In a world afflicted with suffering, anger, addiction, and depression, how can Christians find joy? In Mobile Ed’s Biblical Soul Care, Dr. Tim Clinton explores the intersection of psychology, faith, and happiness. Dr. Clinton draws from the Bible...
Jake MailhotDuring the summer, church life slows down. Many small groups go on hiatus, and schedules fill up with travel plans and other adventures. During this downturn, pastors and ministers look forward to fall and winter when things start to pick up again...
Church ministry demands time and energy, putting one’s spiritual walk aside too often. Kay Arthur shares how she blends the two.
Eric VanimanIf you’re a pastor, you lead a busy life. It’s hard to prepare for the next sermon, stay connected to your congregation, and maintain a balanced family life—all while trying to find time alone with God, to draw close to the one who’s...
Ryan PembertonJohn Calvin called the Psalms “an anatomy of all the parts of the soul,” meaning there is not a single emotion in all of life that is not articulated in the book of Psalms. When Dr. Mark Futato realized the Psalms’ broad relevance to all of...
Jonathan WatsonDuring the Protestant Reformation, a concept arose to prominence that has deep implications on our theology: the priesthood of all believers. This is the conviction that we are as priests before God, with access to the Father through his Son...
As Christians, we’re all called to ministry in one form or another. Whether it’s formal work in the church or love and support for someone who needs them, ministry is a huge part of who we’re called to be as followers of Jesus. But how...
Jayson D. BradleyPreaching week after week can be an exhilarating and daunting task. And once you’re in the thick of sermon prep, it’s hard to find the time and tools to adequately assess how you’re doing. How do you set goals to get better...
David DavidsonWe have a winner: Pamelia Harris! Pamelia, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is the executive director at Mount Bethel Baptist Church. She’s involved with the New Visions Community Development Corporation, which, using Dave Ramsey’s financial principles, has...
Conor LarkinFriday, November 30, is your last chance to enter to win Knox Theological Seminary’s $18,000 Francis Schaeffer Scholarship and earn yourMaster of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies) at no cost! You’ll study using a free Logos 5 Platinum library—a...
Di DinnisBeing a pastor's wife comes with its own unique set of challenges: You're expected to be a perfect wife and parent (even though you're only human). You're expected to model hospitality (even if you don't feel hospitable). You do a lot of behind-the...
Jeffrey KranzEver wonder how a doctorate degree could enhance your ministry? A doctor of ministry is the go-to degree for people already ministering at churches and on the mission field. DMin curricula include lots of lengthy written assignments, stacks and...