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Christian News
Family of Slain Pastor Cries Out Against ‘Backed Up System’ After Years-Long Trial Delay
In June 2022, beloved Pastor Ronald K. Mouton Sr. was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident. The suspect is currently free on a $500,000 bond.
Christian News
Trump’s Eventful Weekend in California Features Pastor Greg Laurie, Dennis Quaid, and a Disputed Story of 3rd Assassination Attempt
A Trump rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday featured a number of Southern California natives, including Pastor Greg Laurie and Christian actor Dennis Quaid. Before the rally, a man was arrested on gun charges, leading to speculations about yet another attempt on Trump's life.
Christian News
Christians Shocked That GloRilla’s Explicit Rap Debut Features Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore
When “Glorious,” the debut album from secular rapper GloRilla, dropped on Friday (Oct. 11), some Christians were shocked to see a collaboration with gospel musicians.
Mental Health
Alan Noble: Mental Health & Ministry—Being Honest With Ourselves & Other
Alan Noble and Jason Daye look at the reality of mental afflictions and how they relate to our spirituality. Alan then shares from his own experiences some words of caution and encouragement on how we can address mental health in ministry.
Christian News
The Past Few Years Have Left Clergy Burned out and Exhausted. But That Can Change, Say Experts.
The decline of organized religion, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, political polarization—and the burden of caring for their congregation’s soul—have left many clergy feeling burned out and wondering how long they can hang on.
Pastors
Practical Steps to a Small Church Discipleship Strategy
As a pastor of a smaller church, you know the joy of seeing someone come to Christ. But let’s be honest—when it comes to actually discipling that new believer, it can feel like you’re winging it. Here are five practical steps to help you create a clear discipleship strategy for your small church.
Articles for Pastors
How Much Time Should You Spend on Sermon Prep?
Haddon Robinson wrote that experienced preachers he surveyed spent an average of 16 hours in sermon prep. That sounds more like it to me. That’s probably my average and I’ve been preaching for 25 years.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
A Deficit of Discipleship: The American Church Is Off-Mission
The American church is off-mission. That may seem like a ridiculous statement considering the number of growing megachurches and multisite churches around the country. How could the church be off-mission with record crowds?
