Growing up in Michigan, I learned something about taking careful steps. There are lakes from one end of the state to the other, and much of the year, they are frozen over with ice. There’s even a lake in the middle of my hometown of Howell, and as kids we were excited to play out on the ice-covered lake the minute temperatures hit freezing. …read more
Transformation on the Path to ‘Happily Ever After’ Denise Renner This article was adapted from Denise Renner’s new book Who Stole Cinderella? The Art of ‘Happily Ever After’. To order […]
Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays Scott Robles View PDF Veterans Day
25 Tips for Managing Stress, The Blues, and Grief During the Holidays. View PDF 25 Holiday Tips
Church and Ministry Tax Q&A – Credit Card Rewards Mark Helland, CPA Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) […]
The Lesson of His Lineage Rev. Tony Cooke We all know about Joseph and Mary, the Inn of Bethlehem, the shepherds, the star, and the wise men. They’re all part […]
Paul said, “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound” (Philippians 4:12). To be honest, I get really uncomfortable when church finances are tight. I’m not sure I’ve learned how to be abased and also be content. Also, I’d love to get some insight as to how to handle money very wisely and strategically when it does come in abundance. Can pastors advise me on how to be a steady, proficient, and wise steward in both lean times and in times of abundance.
The Tithe is Holy Glen Johnson Over 25 years ago, Glen Johnson founded Faith Center Church in Vancouver, WA. The Vision of Faith Center is to reach our generation with […]
Tell Your Money Where to Go Dale Marples Dale Marples and his wife, Betty Jo, are ordained through Rhema Bible Training Center and had been pastors for 24 years before […]
Assuming the Leadership Role: The Journey from Chaplain to Pastor Dr. Dan Beller Click here to read Dr. Beller’s bio. While the new pastor may be the leader by position, […]
The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention Dr. Tim Doty Dr. Tim Doty works at Christian Family Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He can be reached via phone at CFI […]
When should I refer for counseling? by Dr. Dale Doty Nearly all helping professionals at some time or another find themselves needing to make a referral to another specialist. Whether […]
Guidelines for Meaningful Prayer in Counseling Dr. James E. Johnson Dr. Johnson has 40 years counseling experience. He holds degrees in counseling and theology and is an ordained minister, as […]
Red Flags in Financial Planning Mike Mazzei Mike Mazzei, CFP®, is the President of Tulsa Wealth Advisors. He graduated from George Mason University and the College for Financial Planning. Mike […]
Manage Your Church for Financial Success by Dale Marples Dale Marples and his wife, Betty Jo, are ordained through Rhema Bible Training Center and had been pastors for 24 years […]
Spiritual Surgery Rick Renner This is an excerpt from Rick Renner’s soon-to-be-released second volume of his Light in Darkness series, No Room for Compromise: Christ’s Message to Today’s Church. This […]
Pastor and Spouse: What Do You Do When the Pain Thresholds Don’t Match? Gerald Brooks Gerald Brooks is the founding pastor of Grace Outreach Center, an interdenominational church in Plano, […]
I learned that law enforcement chaplaincy is generally like a two-sided coin, with one side being of service to men and women of law enforcement – local, county, state, and federal – and their support staff and family members, and the second side of the coin being victims of both crime and tragedy. …read more
How to Increase Year-End Giving with Tax-Saving Strategies Mark Helland Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) which is […]
This is not a time for the church to be passive, dormant, or timid. Instead of bemoaning the decay of the world system around us, the Word of God admonishes us to, “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15). …read more
I am a new pastor at a small church, and met an evangelist through a friend. I felt he would be a good fit for our church. After he came, I realized he was little more “over the top” than what I expected, and it seems that more damage may have been done that the good that was accomplished. How do I follow up with what I feel was a big mistake on my part? What can I do to “clean up” now, and also avoid such situations in the future?
