Discover how this elusive factor will enable you to live in a way in which your passion, your body, your mind, your love, your religion, your information, your work and your play are all 1.

The younger generation has been much maligned by the church as 'worldly,' but it may surprise you how this group is making an impact locally.

Here's how wishful thinking can set up a congregation for big disappointment.

In the 2nd installment of a 3-part series, LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer explains what it takes to reflect God's mission in your life.

The trend may not have been relevant in the past, but find out why pastors who work 2 jobs are beginning to make a big difference for God's Kingdom.

What is your ultimate goal when you tackle cultural issues of the day? Or is that something you ignore altogether?

Have the dog days of August got you feeling a bit lethargic or discouraged? Here are some things for ministry leaders to remember when you're feeling physically and emotionally fatigued.

Does your ministry have a singular, obsessive focus? Does that one thing match the one thing Jesus gave his disciples?

You might consider your iPhone to be your "lifeblood," but you might be surprised at how much more effective you can be at your job if you simply powered it down once in a while.

Are we as American believers wrongly interpreting the Bible through the lens of culture?

What questions do you ask yourself to monitor your progress in the ministry? Are there any that you would add to this list?

In the first of a 3-part series, LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer exposes the enemy's plan to focus missions on the wrong thing. Don't be ignorant of the devil's devices.

There are many reasons God requires men of courage to deliver His message. Here are only a few of them.

Senior pastors, here are some suggestions to help your assistant ministers become happier, more productive members of your staff.

LifeWay Christian Resources President Thom Rainer recently conducted a poll on how long churchgoers want to sit still and listen to pastor preach. The results may surprise you.

Have you ever felt there was a time when God wasn't listening to you? Here's one character flaw that could prompt God to turn a deaf ear.

Here's how to optimize your time spent with God—and feel good about it.

How do you handle such a situation? Here are five "P's" that can help you when you're harried and hurried.

If you're doing any, some or all of these things, you could be working longer and harder than you need to.

Before you preach next Sunday, Rick Warren wants you to ask yourself one question that could change everything.