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.
An associate pastor encourages the lead pastor, putting his hand on his shoulder as they walk.
Ways an Associate Pastor can be a blessing to a Lead Pastor
Joe Keller
A group of youth group students sit together outside their church, talking and laughing.
Why I Still Believe in Youth Ministry
Tim Counts
Forest of evergreens covered in snow.
Let Immanuel Deliver Comfort to Hurting Hearts This Christmas
Paul Tautges
an open Bible nestled among garland and Christmas lights
The Whole Bible Points to the Coming of the Savior
Michael McKinley
close-up of a homemade cross ornament on a traditional Christmas tree
How Pastors Can Make Christmas More About Jesus
Tim Counts
A family sits around the dinner table during a holiday gathering, holding hands to pray instead of fostering conflict.
The Holidays and Family Tensions
Ernie Baker
A family sits around the dinner table reading about hope, the third Christmas virtue from our family advent devotional
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 4
Marty Machowski
A book of Christmas music sits at a piano.
Four Reasons to Enjoy Christmas Music
Caroline Newheiser
A pastor's daughter celebrates advent, hanging an ornament on the family Christmas tree.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 3
Marty Machowski
Star filled night with the star of Bethlehem
Darker Elements of Advent Cause it to Shine Brighter
William Varner
Neighborhood homes decorated with garland and Christmas lights.
The Pastor’s Family and Christmas Traditions
Katie Faris
A churchgoer holds a lit candle at a Christmas Eve service.
Christmas Carols and the Value of Remembrance
Jon Gilmore