A rich and vital relationship often awaits senior pastors who work hand-in-hand with their youth pastors. Unfortunately this is often the exception rather than the rule. Youth pastor John Bolin shares the Top Ten youth pastor beefs and how the two sides can work together to overcome them.   more...

You may be surprised how many people in your community would jump at the chance to read and study the Bible. This Indiana church tripled its attendance in five years after its members began engaging friends, family members, and coworkers in one-on-one Bible studies.   more...

For too long, on-the-job evangelism has bogged down in a debate over talking vs. not talking, explaining the gospel vs. setting a good but silent example. Both approaches are laced with short-comings. Instead, God calls us to merciful friendship toward hurting people rather than gospel verbosity.   more...

Jesus said, "My house will be a house of prayer." Our churches have rooms for offices, music practice, youth events, meetings, even one for the janitor. Yet when it comes to prayer, we have no room. Here's why you should.   more...

Because of the rapid advances in communication and transportation technologies, the world is shrinking into a small, global city. Pastor and leadership consultant Dann Pantoja shares how churches can learn to minister cross-culturally—both across the ocean and across the street.   more...

Church consultant Teena Stewart shares seven factors which explain why your church may have difficulty keeping volunteers motivated and involved.   more...