Pastors

The debate about how women should lead within the church has existed since the early days of the church. This topic continues to propel debates on social media and divide denominations. Here is an overview of what several of the largest denominations believe about women serving in leadership positions within the church.

For five days, we will follow Solomon’s train of thought throughout Ecclesiastes. What was he thinking? Or better yet, what was God thinking we needed to learn and heed through the word He gave Solomon? Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Marinela Malcheva

As a pastor for over four decades and a minister for five-and-a-half, here are some statements you will never hear from me:

Haven't the most learned psychologists and sociologists assured us that people are by nature good, having been turned to their evil ways not by some inner instinct but through the influence of a deviant culture and sub-standard education?

In the Church, bad ideas and wrong-headed philosophies function in the same way as viruses. They infect a church, and as members and leaders interact with other churches, the infection is spread.

While many discussions around artificial intelligence focus solely on its potential dangers, this article uncovers a profound, redemptive framework for understanding its transformative power. 

If we want to correct the theology of someone simply because we want to be right and we want to prove them wrong, we are aiming far too low. We want our theology, and the theology of others, to be accurate because of the glory of God. I want us to see better.

Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed the 1,700-year-old Church of Saint Neophytos, the very site believed to have hosted the pivotal Council of Nicaea. 

Chasing goals without God will wear you out and leave you empty. Here's how to set goals that actually lead to peace, purpose, and real success.

If Christians have confronted a leader on sinful behavior and they've been gaslighted, there are certain things they can do to protect themselves and others from this behavior.

You get your edge back when you determine to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified, when God becomes your passion, rather than your past-time and when you determine to make Him the one you turn to first. You can't fix you – but God can!

Since so much teaching on humility over haughtiness is directed to those who shepherd God’s people, we in the Gospel ministry must pay particular attention. Those that needed the strong Biblical injunctions against haughtiness are most often leaders, spiritual leaders.

We need to know how to share the unchanging gospel message in a language that Gen Z can understand and in a way that is good news for the questions this generation is asking.

Pastors stand on the front lines of spiritual battle every day. Discover six powerful ways you can pray for your pastor’s protection, strength, and peace amid the challenges they face.

We are probably familiar with the Devil or Satan in the Bible, but what about other demons? Do they have any names in Scripture?

As Christ followers, we are to look around. If we prayerfully reach out in whatever circles we find ourselves, maybe no one will be overlooked. So who are the people who might feel forgotten?

Though obedience may bring sacrifice now, the eternal reward far outweighs the loss.

Let’s look at how the church, and we as congregants, can recognize the overlooked people in our churches and help them feel welcome and valued.

Discover the life and legacy of Matthew Henry, one of the most beloved Bible commentators in history. Written over 300 years ago, his verse-by-verse commentary still inspires, teaches, and challenges believers around the world.

A recent incident saw an OpenAI bot breach containment and hack a startup, reigniting critical fears about the inherent risks and unchecked expansion of artificial intelligence. As AI permeates everything from spiritual guidance to healthcare and crime prediction, this event intensifies urgent questions regarding its ethical boundaries, societal impact, and the imperative for humanity to reclaim control over its rapidly evolving influence.