Pastors

A conversation with pastor and author John Ortberg on surrender, habit change, and why desperation might actually be a gift.

Do you want to be more active at church? Is this is the year you really want to put your servant heart to work for the Lord, the church, and the community? There are several ways you can become more involved, whether you are an introvert or extrovert, physically able or disabled, man or woman, young or old.

This world has given us many reasons to be anxious.

Looking closely at Paul's journey, it becomes clear that his desire to follow Jesus compelled him to “pour himself out” with a generous spirit and joyful heart. Here's why you should, too.

Historically, the Church has ignored or even created mental health issues in its congregations through these ten things.

Apologetics may conjure up a variety of mental images. But at a basic level, apologetics is just a term for the reasoned defense of the Christian faith. Let's look at five common questions about apologetics...

Feeling overwhelmed by the world's challenges and the fight for Christian rights? Discover a powerful perspective that encourages you to go deeper in your faith and find true hope. 

We were designed for this kind of fellowship, this kind of connection in Jesus, and we cannot find it anywhere but the body of Christ. This is what finding true belonging in the church looks like.

Let’s take a look at the six ways stress is damaging to the church. Look for proof of life in your own local church body, without pointing the finger. We are the living Church; whatever we accept within our church is indicative of what we accept in our own spiritual journeys.

I’m really struggling with my church. So many people seem to be hypocritical—they just don’t live out what they say on Sunday during the rest of the week. What should I do?

By explaining worldly patterns to teens, and showing them how Christ calls us to live differently in these situations, we can help them understand the concept of being 'in the world but not of it.'

Let us purposefully internalize Scripture, embracing moments of solitude and silence. Let us come together in collective prayer with fellow believers, and let us be discerning in recognizing the voice of the Holy Spirit. God has spoken to us not just in occasional whispers but in numerous profound ways.

Memorial Day is a time to honor the fallen while also reflecting on the deep spiritual values of sacrifice, service, and love—exemplified by Christian heroes like Desmond Doss, Emil Kapaun, Dick Winters, Mother Teresa, and Billy Graham—who lived out their faith in extraordinary ways through war, compassion, and leadership.

The Bible speaks of the dangers of putting ourselves and our preferences over others, and even though we might believe we’ve got a good spiritual reason for liking or disliking a certain form of worship, God’s Word gives us reasons not to condemn something that is ultimately for Him. Here are four dangers of condemning worship styles we don’t like.

Pentecost isn’t just a moment in Acts—it’s a powerful reminder of God’s provision, presence, and promises from Exodus to today. From the fire on Sinai to the fire in the Upper Room, this sacred season points us back to the Resurrection, the Spirit, and the return of Christ. Here are 4 ways Christians can still find meaning in Pentecost today. 

Go ahead. Trust what He’s given you. Step out, actively give, do it cheerfully and experience far more joy than you had when you kept it all to yourself.

Galatians 5 doesn’t mince words when it comes to legalism. It happens when we get so tied to the letter of the law that we forget to incorporate God’s love, mercy, and grace. It’s far too easy to let legalistic thoughts slip into my mind. Even a tiny little bit of that destructive yeast can spread through the entire batch of dough.

Money itself is neutral, but Jesus was absolutely clear that money in people's lives is never neutral. All of us have to pick a side when it comes to money. This means that church leaders must have the same attitude as Jesus does when we learn about, have a relationship with, and teach on the subject of money.

I’m worried that life as we knew it is gone forever. I no longer read the news, because it seems that the same scary things are being repeated over and over. Everything seems to be in crisis. What are some practical ways to handle my stress?

There are specific moments when we encounter God in such an intimate way that our life is drastically altered. Consider one biblical senior citizen who had likely given up his youthful dreams and settled down to a quiet, nomadic life in the desert—until he had a life-changing encounter with God.