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- 1. Rick Warren: 6 Actions Every Christian Should Take in Light of Jesus' Return
- The last year has been tough—no doubt about it. Many people have asked me how I've stayed so positive during such a difficult time. Here's my answer: I've read the end of the story. I know we win. I ...
- Created on 22 February 2021
- 2. How to Protect Your Church Online
- Having your ministry online opens the door to so many possibilities. Whether you are connecting with your community, growing your congregation or spreading the gospel around the world, the sky's the limit ...
- Created on 22 February 2021
- 3. Retired Pastor: So Many Reasons Why Pastors Need Prayer
- A friend and I were having a discussion about preachers. We both love our preachers, and years ago, I was her pastor. So we have a mutual understanding about a lot of things. The conversation went like ...
- Created on 17 February 2021
- 4. Unexpected Holy Spirit Outpouring Floods Florida Church ...
- The congregation of The Gathering Apostolic Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in ways they've never experienced—in floods they never expected. Cindy Stewart ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 5. 3 Things to Know About Temptation
- Oscar Wilde said, "I can resist anything but temptation." Before I was a Christian, I never really thought about temptation. I pretty much gave in to it. It wasn't a struggle. If something seemed appealing, ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 6. Has the Church Lost Sight of Jesus' Goal?
- ... enant with the beatitudes. Eat Eat with a new appetite. God is calling us to sit with Him in heavenly places—to be filled with the grace of the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. His presence an ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 7. 4 Reasons Your Church Needs a Mentoring Program
- Every week, I get the privilege of working with pastors from all over. Most have a sense there could be more. More participation, more depth, more passion, more community. What they're doing isn't broken, ...
- Created on 12 February 2021
- 8. 4 New Realities of the Changing Church
- Change is healthy. Change is needed. Change is good ... but not all change is good. It's up to you to lead with wisdom and discernment in order to know the right changes at the right times. It's not ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 9. This Will Shatter Your Spirit of Fear, Doubt and Condemnation in 2021
- ... s. Holy Spirit baptism is the foundation for overcoming every barrier that stands before us. I have known this to be true since I became a spirit-baptized believer. Jesus surrendered to the Holy Spi ...
- Created on 01 February 2021
- 10. 7 Factors That Could Erode Your Church's Progress in 2021
- 2021 is well underway. The presidential election is settled; the vaccine is in the beginning stages of distribution, and you no doubt have a strategic plan in process for your church. How's it going ...
- Created on 28 January 2021
- 11. Rick Warren: Developing a Hopeful Faith During Trials
- Do you know how many times I've wanted to resign as the pastor of Saddleback Church? Just about every Monday morning. Ministry is hard work. I'm guessing you've had times when you wanted to throw in ...
- Created on 27 January 2021
- 12. This Could Be Your Biggest Challenge in Crisis Ministry
- A friend on the staff of a large church emailed about a family basically living in the ICU ward of a local hospital in our city. Doctors had told the parents nothing more could be done for the daughter. ...
- Created on 25 January 2021
- 13. 3 Ways Holy Spirit Helps You Rediscover Joy in Ministry ...
- Do you remember the thrill you felt when you first had a relationship with Jesus? Everything was new and exciting. You couldn't believe what God was doing in your life. I see many Christians, even pastors, ...
- Created on 20 January 2021
- 14. 3 Helpful Tips for Older Pastors to Mentor Younger Pastors
- In the last several decades, resources for pastors have proliferated. When religious research is conducted, pastors tend to be the focus. When I look at my office shelves, there are rows of books for ...
- Created on 14 January 2021
- 15. Holy Spirit Extends Invitation to Believers to 'Kick It up a Notch' ...
- ... span. Where do we go next? Earlier this week, I wrote down the words, "May the pressing of the ripened grapes bring the sweetest and freshest new wine of the Holy Spirit." We are living in pressin ...
- Created on 11 January 2021
- 16. What Church Experts Won't Tell You About Pastoral Leadership
- ... . Everything may not be broken. 6. They don't have a magic potion. No person does. That would be the voice of the Holy Spirit in your ear. If you hear that, run with it—fast and hard. Yet, if you have ...
- Created on 11 January 2021
- 17. 6 Pitfalls for Every Leader to Avoid
- ... nda. Keep an open mind, listen well and be open to the Holy Spirit's promptings, but ultimately, if God doesn't confirm a change in vision, stay your course. 4. Anyone who wants to subdue the good that is ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 18. Rick Warren: The Discipleship Method of Jesus
- A common debate among ministry leaders is whether to use an attractional approach or a missional approach to evangelism. Those who advocate for an attractional approach argue that churches should invest ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 19. 10 Common Traits of the Jesus-Driven Church
- The Word of God teaches us in Romans 8:29 that believers were "predestined to be conformed to the image of [Jesus Christ]." The apostle Paul wrote this to the church in Rome; therefore, the subject of ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 20. Pastor, Your Story Might Make a Great Parable
- This is for pastors. The rest of you may listen in. We have all had defining stories occur in our families and our personal lives that would make great teaching parables. Interesting stories in themselves, ...
- Created on 18 December 2020
