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- 1. What Pastors Could Learn From Football Coaches
- Jim Mora was the popular coach of the New Orleans Saints NFL team from 1986 to 1996. On one occasion, as he and I shared an elevator, I introduced myself. I said, "Preachers can appreciate what coaches ...
- Created on 20 November 2020
- 2. Will You Be Thankful During This Wonderful Time of the Year?
- We are standing on the threshold of what is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year." There are many people, however, who are hopeless, joyless and filled with anxiety as they dread the last ...
- Created on 20 November 2020
- 3. Pastors, Have You Thanked Your Congregation Lately?
- For many people, this has been the most difficult year they can remember. Surveys show that worry and stress—even for pastors—have increased this year at astronomical rates. Pastor, I want to encourage ...
- Created on 19 November 2020
- 4. Are You Praying for Revival or an Election?
- ... is crying out for revival! I am praying a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit for Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia and many more. As I focus my heart on revival, it is filled with words from Matthe ...
- Created on 17 November 2020
- 5. 5 Object Lessons to Teach Kids About Salvation
- The most important thing we do is share the gospel with kids and families. Jesus often used object lessons to help people understand the good news of salvation. Here are five object lessons you can ...
- Created on 13 November 2020
- 6. 10 Signs You're a 'People-Pleaser' Church Leader
- I suspect most of us struggle at times with wanting affirmation from others—even to the extent of being a "people pleaser." I'm not sure, though, we always recognize our tendencies. Here are some ways ...
- Created on 13 November 2020
- 7. How to Find Profound Healing in the Basics of Ministry
- So far, this year has been anything but normal. With so much chaos surrounding us, it can be difficult to know how to plan for what's next. Pastors are navigating more emotional, relational, technological, ...
- Created on 12 November 2020
- 8. Discover Branding 101 for Your Church or Ministry
- A common misconception about branding is that it is only for businesses. While a church or ministry doesn't necessarily have a "product" that it's trying to "sell," they rely on their brand to communicate ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 9. 5 Ways Churches Are Responding to a Second COVID Spike
- Though a number of pundits told us to expect a second COVID spike, we were all hoping it would not happen. In many areas, the spike has happened. We at Church Answers are in constant conversation with ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 10. What Factors Should Drive Your Ministry's Compensation Strategy?
- The factors that should drive your compensation decisions will change depending on your church's circumstances, meaning you may factor different elements as attendance, giving and expenses as they alter. ...
- Created on 06 November 2020
- 11. Will You Choose Daniel's Heart, No Matter What?
- ... of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. We should expect to be empowered by the Holy Spirit of Pentecost. We should know that every answer we need comes from heaven and not from earthly pundits. Daniel continued ...
- Created on 05 November 2020
- 12. 10 Ways to Build Team Cohesion Virtually
- Early in the COVID crisis, the situation forced churches to have staff gatherings, team meetings and small groups virtually. Though many have now returned to in-person meetings, many others have not—and ...
- Created on 05 November 2020
- 13. 8 Warning Signs Your Church Is Drifting From God's Mission
- God's mission is clear: He seeks and saves the lost. A church excited about the gospel is a church with a laser focus on making disciples. Churches with purpose pour collective energy into one direction. ...
- Created on 04 November 2020
- 14. How Leaders Should Handle Loneliness in Ministry
- It doesn't matter how many people you have around you, you can still feel lonely. Pastors know this well. They're around people all the time, visiting families, discipling leaders and making hospital visits. ...
- Created on 04 November 2020
- 15. Does Your Church Practice Safe Fundraising?
- Fundraising is an essential part of a 501(c)3 organization. Churches frequently rely on tithes and offerings from members, and the fact that they can initiate fundraisers often seems daunting. However, ...
- Created on 02 November 2020
- 16. 2 Choices You Can Make When Facing Leadership Pressures
- Ministry isn't for weaklings, wimps or the faint of heart. It takes courageous church leaders who follow Jesus. Christians all over the world are suffering in ways you never will. But what is it costing ...
- Created on 02 November 2020
- 17. Rick Warren: Making Effective Use of Your Ministry Time
- To be effective in ministry, you must manage your time well. Whether you're a full-time or bivocational pastor, it can sometimes feel like the time you put into ministry gets crowded out by everything ...
- Created on 30 October 2020
- 18. How a Pastor Can Stay at One Church for More Than 4 Decades
- My friend, Pastor Dave, led a congregation in my neighborhood for two thirds of his life. This was a sweet fellowship and even though our denominational affiliation is different, Dave graciously invited ...
- Created on 28 October 2020
- 19. 7 Keys for Turning Darkness Into Destiny
- ... nto a God called Holy Spirit destiny: 1. Choose Him—The Word says, "Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled" (Matt. 5:6) Desperation can create a hunger for His breath, touch and pre ...
- Created on 27 October 2020
- 20. 10 Ways Leaders Can Confront Someone in Sin
- Sometimes we must confront someone in sin. That's never an easy task (or at least, it shouldn't be). Here are some thoughts about how we need to confront—and I'm certainly open to hearing your critique. ...
- Created on 23 October 2020
