Staffing for the Growing Church by Pastor John Nuzzo
Staffing for the Growing Church by Pastor John Nuzzo John Nuzzo is the senior pastor of Victory Family Church located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Pastor John and his wife Michelle […]
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The Principles of Spiritual Growth at Miracle Center by Matthew McPheron
The Principles of Spiritual Growth at Miracle Center Matthew K. McPheron Matthew McPheron, along with his wife Jennifer, direct the Miracle Center in Tucson, Arizona. The Miracle Center is a […]
Dealing with Spiritual Infection by Rick Renner
Dealing with Spiritual Infection Rick Renner Rick Renner is a highly respected leader, teacher, and author within the Christian community, both in the U.S. and abroad. He works alongside his […]
Spiritual Discipline – The Key To Transformation
Spiritual Discipline – The Key To Transformation Rev. Marty Blackwelder Marty Blackwelder ministers in various Local Churches and Bible Schools around the world. He is a graduate of Samford University […]
They Speak With Other Tongues
They Speak With Other Tongues (A Humorous Look at Witnessing) By Bob Cohen “Have you ever been saved?” A rather wide-eyed young fellow startled me with his question as we […]
Everyone Needs a Slack Tide by Dennis Cummins
Everyone Needs a Slack Tide Pastor Dennis Cummins Pastor & Author Dennis Cummins is a 3rd generation pastor and has been in ministry for over two decades, ministering in worship, the Word, and […]
Go! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith by Pastor Joe Cameneti
Go! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith Pastor Joe Cameneti Joe Cameneti is the Senior Pastor of Believers’ Christian Fellowship, located in his home town of Warren, Ohio. Pastor […]
Serving Those in Crisis by Pastor Jeff Perry
Serving Those in Crisis Pastor Jeff Perry Jeff Perry is Senior Pastor of St. Louis Family Church, a life-giving, Jesus-centered, Bible-based church in the St. Louis area. He is also […]
Transformed Together: Why Every Believer Needs the Local Church by John R. Carter
Transformed Together: Why Every Believer Needs the Local Church John R. Carter John Carter is committed to helping people reach their potential in life through spiritual transformation. Known for his […]
On Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader By Laura Cooke
On Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader By Laura Cooke Laura Cooke’s travels have taken her to 26 countries and to many states leading worship, teaching on worship, and […]
Secure Leaders by Walker Schurz
Secure Leaders By Walker Schurz Walker and Haley Schurz have lived and ministered in Southern Africa since 1994. After graduating from Oral Roberts University they attended Rhema Bible Training Center […]
10 Things Every Pastor Should Know Before They Build
Selecting an Architect: Tips and Stories By Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels is the President and CEO of Daniels & Daniels Construction. He has over thirty years of construction experience. As […]
Second Fiddle by Beth Jones
Second Fiddle Beth Jones Beth Jones is an author and minister, who, along with her husband Jeff, pastors Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are the parents of four […]
Secure in Your Call by Pastor Bobby Marks
Secure in Your Call Pastor Bobby Marks It is certainly a wonderful blessing to be a part of the church, the family of God. In Eph. 2:19, Paul writes, “Now, […]
Sabbatical Policy by Pastor Dave Williams
Sabbatical Policy Pastor Dave Williams, D. Min., D.D. Dr. Dave Williams, D. Min. is pastor of Mount Hope Church and International Outreach Ministries in Lansing, Michigan. Under his leadership, the […]
Sabbatical by Pastor Sam Smucker
Sabbatical Pastor Sam Smucker Sam Smucker was raised in an Amish home in Lancaster County. Sam and his wife Sherlyn went to RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. After […]
Rewarding Staff? by Richard D. Locke
Rewarding Staff? Richard D. Locke is a certified public accountant with over forty years of experience. His firm, Locke & Associates, P.C., is a full service accounting firm which specializes […]
Chippie’s Problems
Humor Section (cont) Chippie’s problems began when the woman who owned him decided to clean up the seeds and feathers from the bottom of his cage using a vacuum cleaner. […]
Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne
Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne Pastor Joseph Coyne is the Senior Pastor of Harvest World Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Together he and his wife Misti, […]
Restricted Area – Caution Advised by Mark Helland, C.P.A.
Restricted Area – Caution Advised Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) which is located in […]
Dealing with Religious Bullies by Marvin Yoder
Dealing with Religious Bullies Marvin Yoder Marvin and his wife, Leah, are the founding pastors of LifePointe Church in Mattoon, Illinois. Marvin is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center […]
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723)
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723) Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to […]
Reflections From Our First Sabbatical by Chuck and Tamera Ford
Unplugged: Reflections From Our First Sabbatical Chuck and Tamera Ford Chuck is the founder and lead pastor of Relate Church in Byram, MS. In 1992, Chuck answered God’s call to […]
Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers
Those in the pastoral ministry are not typically thought of as overpaid. Certainly in most cases they are not. Since the vast majority of churches in the U.S. are small, the overall compensation package for Protestant pastors is low when compared with teachers and social workers. However, the amount of a pastor’s salary is only one dimension of reasonable compensation; the manner in which they are paid is of just as much interest in evaluating compensation from a legal standpoint. … read more
Question and Answers about Church Loans
QUESTION As a pastor, I am periodically asked by church members if the church can loan them money. I know this is not a great idea, but what are the […]
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