Michael McKinley

Mike McKinley is the Lead Pastor at Sterling Park Baptist Church, near Washington, DC. In addition to his pastoral duties, Miked has authored roughly a dozen books.

Advent Devotional Week 4: Three Responses We Should Have to the Birth of Christ

Christmas is a wonderful time to praise the Lord and give him glory for sending a Savior! We who have so much more information than Mary or the shepherds about
Michael McKinley

Key Truths to Emphasize During Christmastime

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom
Michael McKinley

Four Ways Churches and Pastors Can Support Adoptive Families

"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his
Michael McKinley

How Ministry Leaders Can Encourage Other Ministers in Their Church

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing" (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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Loving and Caring for the Elderly in Your Congregation

God means for the church to be a counter-cultural community in the way that it cares for and honors older members in their body. With that in mind, here are
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Building a Multigenerational Church Community

There are things that pastors can do to encourage a multi-generational dynamic in their congregations. Here are a few suggestions.
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Taking a Rest from Ministry: Seven Issues to Address

A bit of rest can help a pastor return to work with fresh energy and delight. If you find it difficult to stop and rest in the midst of ministry,
Michael McKinley

The Gospel of Christ vs. the Gospel of the World

As pastors, we need to ensure that we have equipped our people well enough to know, believe, and explain what and why the Bible says. Here are four things the
Michael McKinley

Four Ways to Encourage Foster Parents in the Church

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. I’m not sure precisely who determines which months are set aside to celebrate which causes, but as someone who has been a foster parent,
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How Pastors Can Minister to People with Addictions

If we are going to minister the gospel to people ensnared in addiction, then we will need to think in Biblical categories more than we think in psychological terms.
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The Profound Implication of Christ’s Resurrection

close inspection of the New Testament reveals its authors understood the resurrection of Christ to be an event with profound implications for believers as they sought to walk as his
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Faithful Pastors Must Prioritize Their Marriages

To be a faithful pastor, you must prioritize your marriage. This means pursuing romance and intimacy with your wife, even if it comes at the expense of your service to
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