By David Faust A friend in our church has been battling cancer, so he and his wife met with the elders for prayer. It was a tearful but inspiring scene as the elders gathered around, laid hands on the couple in a gesture of support, and prayed for their physical and spiritual health. My friend […]
By Melissa Wuske Study of the Pastoral Profession It’s no secret that ministry is a tough job, but LifeWay Research has some good news: “Ministers are not leaving the ministry in droves,” said Scott McConnell, LifeWay Research vice president. That statement is a result of a survey of 1,500 ministers who held senior minister positions […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Our lesson title is taken from verse 11 of our text: So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God. The content was not Bible exposition as much as gospel announcement. Could teaching the gospel reverse an immoral city like Corinth? Paul thought […]
By Laura McKillip Wood Missionary families face the challenge of teaching their children about American culture while respecting the cultures in which they live. Jed and Renee Gourley deal with this challenge, raising their five children in the Caucasus Mountains in Tbilisi, Georgia. Since the Georgian people celebrate international holidays, like Christmas and Easter, the […]
By David Faust God leads his sheep by still waters, but low-character leaders poison the stream. How can you distinguish between toxic and trustworthy leaders? How can you tell a good shepherd from a bad one? Toxic Shepherds We can learn a lot about healthy leadership by reading Ezekiel’s warnings about the unfaithful kings, princes, […]
