“In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat her with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. If you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will not be heard.’” – 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT)
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther!
Today we are celebrating Martin Luther’s birthday who was born on this day in 1483. Happy Birthday, Martin! Luther forever changed Western civilization when he nailed his 95 Theses to the doors of Wittenburg Church in open dissent of Pope Leo X and the Catholic Church. His defiant act that day on October 31, 1517 marked the official start of the Protestant … Read More
Remembering Martin Luther’s Contribution to Literacy
Today’s guest post comes to us from Richard Gunderman for TheConversation.com. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s famous 95 theses, which helped spark the founding of the Reformation and the division of Christianity into Protestantism and Catholicism. Less known is the crucial role Luther played in making the case for ordinary people to read often and well. Unlike … Read More
How Pastoral Care Stunts the Growth of Most Churches
Today’s guest post comes to us from Fr. John A. Peck for PreachersInstitute.com. Of all the mysteries that shouldn’t be mysteries, why most churches remain small is perhaps the greatest. The Barna group reports the average Protestant church size in America as 89 adults. 60% of protestant churches have less than 100 adults in attendance. Only 2% have over 1000 adults … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Leading the Flock
“Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly – not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example. And when the head Shepherd comes, your reward will be … Read More
A. W. Tozer on the Church’s Most Critical Need
“The most critical need of the church at this moment is men, bold men, free men. The church must seek, in prayer and much humility, the coming again of men made of the stuff of which prophets and martyrs are made.” – A. W. Tozer, American pastor and author
Sunday Scripture: Caring for the Flock
“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds.” – Proverbs 27:23 (NLT)
The Top 3 Inner Battles of a Leader
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Leaders who are fully engaged in their mission fight battles. The most common battles we face are inner battles. Sometimes they are about everyday stuff and easily conquered. If left untended for long periods of time, however, they can take a leader out. … Read More
Leonard Ravenhill on Leadership
“A true shepherd leads the way. He does not merely point the way.” – Leonard Ravenhill, English Christian evangelist of prayer & revival
William Tyndale Calls for Boldness
“Christ is with us until the world’s end. Let his little flock be bold therefore.” -William Tyndale