Faith & Evangelism

Browse articles offering practical, biblical guidance for pastors. From spiritual leadership to personal well-being, our prayer is that you’ll find both encouragement and the tools you need to thrive in your ministry journey.
A scene from a pride day parade. People marching with rainbow umbrellas. The LGBT movement has its rationale as to its legitimacy, but the Scriptures everywhere teach that the movement is not true nor righteous (I Corinthians 6:9-10). The church needs to focus on God’s assessment of the movement and how it is to respond to it.
How the Church Should Respond to the LGBT Movement
Alex Montoya
A photo of a small pride flag waving in a breeze, with a large building in the background. The month of “pride” is a severe shaking of the fist toward a holy God. How so? There are three ways in particular.
God Opposes the Proud: Thinking Theologically about Pride Month
Jon Saunders
A father plays goalie in front of a soccer net, while his three kids kick the soccer ball in front of him. Your ministry time as a pastor is best used when you lead your flock in outreaches to the unsaved. Here are ten practical ways you can do that this summer.
How Churches Can Host Family Outreaches in the Summer
Ray Comfort
A man sits in front of an open bible with his hands facing palms up in a prayer position. Some people called Richard Sibbes the “honey-mouthed” or the “sweet dropper” because he preached about Jesus Christ so richly and movingly.
10 Puritans Who Changed the World: Richard Sibbes, the Heavenly Doctor
Joel Beeke
A man sits at a desk, clearly stressed out and overwhelmed by the work he has in front of him. An outstretched hand holds a clock over his head, reminding him that he does not have time to do it all.
The Unique Dimensions of Pastoral Time
Rush Witt, Joe Keller
A man sits in some grass in a wide open space watching a pinkish-orand sunset. The fruit of the spirit is peace.
The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace: The Radical Nature of the Gospel
Andreas Köstenberger
A photo of three men dressed in athletic attire and one man carrying a basketball. Don’t allow people’s assumptions and expectations to keep you from having true friends in your local church.
Pastors Need Friends in the Local Church to Avoid the Danger of Isolation
Curtis Solomon
A father and a son sit on a dock, fishing together in the late afternoon light.
A Father’s Day Prayer
Paul Tautges
A photo of The Crags in Scotland, bathed in the light of a glorious orange sunset or sunrise.
Connecting Scripture to Place
Jenny Solomon
A photo of a fathers teaching his son to ride a bike down a road lined with trees.
What the Church Needs to Teach Fathers
Alex Montoya
A man comforting another person with Conviction, Context, and Compassion.
Engaging Pride Month with Conviction, Context, and Compassion
Ed Stetzer
Photo of a studious young man with his computer open, and he's taking notes to sharpen his knowledge and leadership skills.
Sharpen Your Leadership Skills this Summer
Marty Machowski