The Donor Trends Every Church Leader Should Know

If you’re part of a church sound tech team, you know how important it is to feel connected and recognized for the vital role you play during worship services. Wearing the right shirt not only shows your pride in your work but also helps build team spirit and adds a touch of fun to your…

If you read any of my books or articles over the past few decades, you know I have a very high view of the local church. In my writings and presentations, I consistently remind people that, from Acts 2 to Revelation 3, the Bible is about the local church, written to the local church, or…

There is a difference between a predator and a wolf. A predator may come from anywhere. But the Bible gives a special warning about wolves—namely, church leaders who look the part but are dangerous. Matthew records this warning from Jesus: “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves….

I’ve taught a course in graduate research methods at Eastern Illinois University for about ten years now. We meet once a week for about three hours, and we spend the first couple of weeks discussing the concept of epistemology, which is the process of how we know things. One point I emphasize is that the…

New data from the YouVersion Bible App points to a growing global trend: as anxiety and uncertainty rise, more people are turning to Scripture and prayer for guidance. According to YouVersion, every month in 2024 set new highs for daily Bible engagement and app installs. This surge isn’t happening in isolation—spikes in prayer requests, children’s…

I write this post as a confession and a request for prayer. I’m a workaholic. I work in some capacity for three different organizations, and I preach or teach almost weekly in different places around North America. I’m busy. At the age of 64, though, I’m evaluating my life. I want to serve well until…