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Dr. Richard Land recounts days serving on USCIRF: 'Nobody cared about religious freedom the way America did'
Speaking to fellows at the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Richard Land, the executive editor of The Christian Post, answered questions about religious freedom both in the United States and around the world, issuing a stark warning concerning the persecuted global Church.
Tributes recall ‘model example’ pastor, wife who died trying to save son from beach drowning
Tributes are flowing in for a Brazilian evangelist and his wife who died trying to save their young teen son from drowning at the beach. The couple served the lord for over 17 years and "were loved by the entire church."
‘I’m almost afraid to hand you this,’ Pastor James Meeks says in handing over megachurch to Charlie Dates
Founding pastor of the 10,000-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, James Meeks, said he was “almost afraid” to hand over the reins of the congregation he led for the last 38 years to Pastor Charlie Dates. In an emotional retirement ceremony Sunday, he revealed he is trusting God to give his spiritual son the strength he needs to carry on the ministry.
Evangelical theological education summit draws hundreds of attendees from 80 countries
Around 500 participants from more than 80 countries participated in a week-long conference on how to best use theology to build up pastoral training and leadership development in the global Church.
Baylor coach Scott Drew talks 'JOY' on and off the court: 'God loves us whether we win or lose'
As head men’s basketball coach of Baylor University, Scott Drew led what is widely considered to be the greatest rebuild in college basketball history, guiding his team to its first NCAA championship and the first Big 12 title in school history. He spoke with The Christian Post about how he puts his faith in Christ first and encourages his players to do the same.
5 seminal leadership books every pastor should master
A seminal book is not necessarily current, but it is one you must master in order to understand current thought.
6 reasons prayer is moving hundreds of churches to revitalize
I have heard from countless numbers of leaders how specific prayer efforts have led to revitalization in hundreds of churches.
8 notable women in Christian history
Here are eight notable women from Christian history. They include a French warrior, a prolific hymnist, a famed abolitionist and a Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian.
Francis Chan challenges pastors to have Spirit-led churches, get out of the ‘wave pool’
Pastors need to plant churches that are led by the Holy Spirit and not their personal preferences, according to pastor and best-selling author Francis Chan.
Tim Keller: Don't confuse ‘blue state or red state individualism’ with Christianity
Pastor Tim Keller has warned against mistaking “blue state or red state individualism” for true Christianity in a post-Christian culture that it has “co-opted” biblical ideas and taken them to an extreme.
Church leadership: How churches can maximize 'untapped potential' of women
Experienced church leader and organizational expert Kadi Cole shares how leaders can begin accessing and maximizing the potential of women in their church.
Women in the Church: How can churches better equip women to serve in leadership?
Women make up 61% of church congregations, but less than 10 percent serve in any sort of church leadership role. How can men and women, regardless of differences, forge strong relationships and advance the Kingdom of God together? How can churches across denominations be better equipped to disciple women in their midst?
Kay Warren identifies 1 factor that can 'make or break' ministry God calls couples to
Kay Warren, who founded Saddleback Church alongside her husband, Rick Warren, says couples who thrive in ministry all demonstrate the ability to see themselves as a “team who shares a God-given dream.”
Megachurches and the growing crisis of finding successors
You could see it unfolding. Boomer megachurch pastors are retiring. The number grows every month. And, as we thought might take place, the churches are having difficulty finding their successors.
6 reasons some church members resist growth
The confrontation was probably one of my more sobering moments as a pastor. The woman, a long-term church member, used the classic moment right before I preached to tell me God had spoken to her. He told her under no uncertain terms I was supposed to leave the church.
