Over my years of studying churches, I’ve watched for ways they recognize and honor volunteers – the folks who faithfully serve the Lord through serving in their churches. Here are some of those ways. 1. Commission them at the beginning of the year. Make a big deal about praying over and supporting volunteers, and you’ll likely […]
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I don’t propose bivocationalism as the only form of pastoral ministry, but I do offer it as a valid model that can reap eternal benefits.
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Recent Pew Research data further confirmed Christianity is no longer shrinking in America. Currently, the U.S. is no longer becoming less religious. We’ve reached the end of the rise of the nones.
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Pastors and other leaders often feel responsible for providing countless benefits to those under their care. But what is it people actually need from those leading them?
There’s one characteristic in a church planting spouse — and church leadership in general — that’s invaluable to the church but isn’t always easily quantified.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) -- Recently, I had to take a taxi to catch an early morning flight. At the ridiculous hour of 4:15 a.m. the driver was unfortunately quite chatty. After discovering I lead a ministry to pastors' wives he asked me, with a fair amount of curiosity and skepticism, "Why do pastors' wives need ministry?"
Much is expected of minister' wives, but too often they are under-supported in their role, says columnist Kathy Litton, who is leading a new ministry to pastor's wives.
