Pastors

Director Lotfy Nathan Shares Inspiration Behind R-Rated Jesus Film Starring Nicolas Cage—And Its Apocryphal Origin

Writer-director Lotfy Nathan recently discussed with ChurchLeaders his bold new, sure-to-be controversial film “The Carpenter’s Son."

Skillet Drops First-Ever Christmas Song: A Heavy, Raw Take on ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’

Skillet spoke with ChurchLeaders to discuss the band's first-ever Christmas song, a haunting rendition of the classic hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

Preaching to Digital Disciples

People now are using their digital devices to Google information, fact check and share content from the presenter. This is the age of digital disciples.

How To Start a Disability Ministry in Your Church

I have found that most churches want to help people with disabilities but don’t know where to start. Often, they’re simply unaware of the barriers that neurodiverse individuals face.

How to Lead People Through the Four Stages of Christian Generosity

Giving is better than any drug, any roller coaster or any trip you can go on. By sharing these four stags of Christian generosity you can help people take the first step.

How to Preach the Christmas Story Like It’s Brand New

Before preaching the Christmas story, pause to feel its weight again. Sit quietly with the text, not as a preacher preparing a sermon, but as a believer encountering grace.

Ministering to Introverts in the Church

For some introverts, entering your average evangelical worship service feels like walking into a nonalcoholic cocktail party.

Common Word Study Fallacies in Bible Study

How can a lay person (or pastor) know whether a word study is legitimate? Here are some bad ways to do a word study,.

9 Things Pastors Should Stop Apologizing For

When pastors stop apologizing for living their calling faithfully, something shifts. They lead with clarity instead of fear, conviction instead of approval-seeking.

One Surefire Way to Avoid Criticism

If you’re attracting criticism, it just may be a sign you’re doing something significant.

Should Christians Participate in Halloween? Former Psychic Jenn Nizza Has a Warning for Believers

Should Christians participate in Halloween? According to Jenn Nizza, a former psychic medium turned Christian, the answer is no.