It’s hard to find committed people who will become the church’s future leaders. Who we recruit is important. But also important is how we recruit.
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Christians Say They’re More Likely to Forgive Than Be Forgiven
Jesus taught His disciples to forgive others in the same way God had forgiven them. Many Christians say they’ve done that but haven’t received the same forgiveness from others.
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U.S. Remains an Outlier on Prayer
Today is designated as National Day of Prayer. But most Americans say they pray every day, which makes the U.S. unique among wealthier countries.
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8 Reminders for Leading People Through Difficult Prayers
Sometimes people can wound us so deeply that thinking anything positive about them is not easy. We find ourselves caught at a crossroads—knowing we need to pray, but not wanting to do it.
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What to Do When a Congregant Expresses Suicidal Thoughts
How can you prepare? What do you do when a congregant wants to talk about suicide? Do they need to go to the hospital? How can you help them as their pastor?
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8 Ways to Vet Potential Group Leaders
Many of us are so excited to have a potential leader step up, we sidestep the vetting process and put that person to work immediately. But there’s a better way.
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