Engaging the Culture

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 woman teaches other women yoga, embracing the new age philosophy that the church must reject.
Countering New Age Influences in the Church
Douglas Groothuis
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The Blessings of Fasting
Donald Whitney
Magnifying glass revealing the word ‘TRUTH’ among scattered cards with question marks, symbolizing the search for absolute truth in a relativistic world
Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World
Lindy Keffer
A missionary couple walks across a rural bridge.
The Unique Challenges of Missionary Marriages
Stacey Hare
Shepherd herding sheep at sunrise across the pasture
Six Questions Pastors Should Ask in Deciding when to Confront
Chris Brauns
A table covered with Bibles of varying colors.
Do Not Be Deceived by Vain Philosophies
Phil Steiger
Crowds watch new year's fireworks.
Trust in the Lord in the New Year
Michael McKinley
A Bible and notebook on a wooden table for writing pastoral resolutions.
New Year – New You?
Peter C. Orr
Wooden blocks displaying “2026” sit on stacks of coins as a hand places a target icon block, symbolizing planning and setting new year goals.
New Year, New Goals
Caroline Newheiser
Calendar that symbolizes the resolutions for pastors in the new year.
Six Resolutions for Pastors to Prioritize
Daniel Stegeman
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