Inspiring Ministry & Church Development Articles

The Top Eight Signs of an Emotionally Unhealthy Christian

A number of years ago I had to face the fact that I would never grow spiritually beyond my level of health emotionally. I had many unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior that had dug ruts in my soul, and th...

Expecting Biblical Leadership

Juan Sanchez

It should come as no surprise that if we are going to lead others well, we have to be credible leaders ourselves. Not only is the church watching; other leaders are watching us too. But soon, rather than la...

True Freedom

Cory Mansfield

Redemption is a theme that universally resonates within the hearts of everyone in the world. It is a topic that is desperately needed to be talked about and shared with a world shackled and ensnared by sin....

Why I Stopped Outlining Sermons

Marion Clark

If there is anything that is drilled into all budding preachers, it is the importance of developing the sermon outline. The outline must preferably have three major points with one overriding theme. There ought...

Do We Use Scripture Properly?

Abbie Taylor

In the times we live in, it seems that everyone has an opinion and everyone’s opinion is “correct.” Thoughts and views are being thrown around as facts and everyone has to be heard. Whether on Facebook, Twitter...

Leading through Change

Landon Reynolds

Change is a word that causes most churches to cringe at its mention. In other facets of life, people endure change, and it is usually embraced, because most societies believe in order to become better and more ...

The Soul’s Trust in the Sovereign’s Care

David Powlison

This excerpt comes from David Powlison's new book God's Grace in Your Suffering and is titled The Soul’s Trust in the Sovereign’s Care. The excerpt looks at 1 Peter 4:19 which says "Let those who suffer accordi...

4 Simple Tips on How to Be a Better Listener

Marion Clark

In my previous article, “The Art of Listening,” I noted that while listening well can be difficult, it is not complex. The difficulty lies more in our motivation and assumptions. The nuts and bolts are few, and...

4 Ways to Have Confidence in Your Calling

Luke McElroy

You’ve probably seen this statistic floating around Facebook recently. The statistic read: 97% of pastors have been betrayed or accused by their trusted friends. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the source of this...

40 Courageous Quotes from Evangelist Billy Graham

Debbie McDaniel

Billy Graham preached the message of Christ’s freedom and forgiveness around the world, reaching over 200 million people in more than 185 countries. He lead hundreds of thousands of people to pray to receive Je...