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The Deacons Every Pastor (Should) Love

While churches and denominations have varying viewpoints on the role of deacons due to polity differences, what should be universal is how pastors place a high value on deacons who serve well. I don’t often come across posts from pastors praising their deacons. That’s why I’m writing this one. My deacons are not just the “other office of the church;” they are people with whom I entrust the most sensitive and critical parts of ministry within our congregation. Here are some of the deacons every pastor should love.

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Do You Yearn for His Kingdom? :: By Nathele Graham

The King is coming! Are you excited? If you claim to be a follower of Christ, then you should be very excited. Prophecy is being fulfilled faster than most people can keep up with. Remember to keep your eyes on Israel to see prophecy come alive. There’…

The exorcism of John Wesley

Although United Methodists today will rarely claim that they have had a confrontation with the demonic, let alone serve in a deliverance ministry, John…

When is Genocide Genocide? A Christian Historian’s View

This essay seeks to clarify the word “genocide” which is much overused, and is currently being used against Israel in reference to its war…

Living With a Single Priority

It’s a matter of living to please and serve the King who sacrificed his own life to redeem us for an intimate relationship with himself.
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The Heresy of Nice

My roommate just left, and this has made me sad. He is going to an assisted living complex where his developing dementia will be…

An Update on Rooted: One of the Best Discipleship Resources I’ve Ever Seen

In January of 2022, I wrote an article on one of the best church resources I’ve ever seen. At that time, I shared about Rooted and how it offers a clear, transformational pathway for a disciple to become more like Jesus and make an impact in their church and community. In the two years since…

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Your Church Needs a Welcome Message – Here’s How to Write It

When a potential visitor or staff member clicks on a church website, they want to get a sense of the church’s identity. The values, ministries, and staff are probably a few clicks away, but what about your church’s personality, strengths, and heartbeat? The best way to convey the core of who your church family is, is to provide a welcoming message that puts it all in one spot. After reading a welcome message, someone makes the decision, “Yes, I want to visit this church.”

Artificial Intelligence: Is There a Right Way for Pastors to Use AI to Create Sermons?

Plagiarism. That was my gut reaction the first time I heard about artificial intelligence. My visceral response was oversimplified and hyperbolic. The tool has enormous potential for good, but I remain more cautious about AI than optimistic. How mig…

There is NO 100 year later AZUSA prophecy

And we stand by this truth to be SELF-evident Word has spread widely about a prophecy that William Seymour allegedly gave regarding such a…