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 spiral notebook with "2024" written in big numbers sits on a desk next to a pen, a coffee mug, glasses, and a plant.
New Year, New Goals
Caroline Newheiser
A group of youth group students sit together outside their church, talking and laughing.
Why I Still Believe in Youth Ministry
Tim Counts
Red candles burning in front of a lit Christmas tree in celebration of Advent.
Advent Devotional Week 4: Three Responses We Should Have to the Birth of Christ
Michael McKinley
A pastor's wife fills out her planner as new year approaches, intending to redeem her days for the Lord.
Redeeming Your Days
Katie Faris
A weary pastor sits with his daughter by the Christmas tree, enjoying rest during the busy holiday season.
A Christmas Rest for a Weary Pastor
Marty Machowski
a row of homes with American flags symbolizing the American dream
Pastors, Beware the American Dream
Ray Comfort
the sun setting behind blowing wheat, reminiscent of heaven
10 Puritans Who Changed the World: Jonathan Edwards, Preacher of the Great Awakening
Joel Beeke
the American church during election season
Pastors and Political Endorsement
Ed Stetzer
a dad carries his pastor's kid with a kite on his shoulders as they walk through a meadow at golden hour
7 Reasons I'm Thankful for My Pastor Dad
Barnabas Piper
a pastor sits on the shore overlooking the ocean
Lies that Hurt You and Your Ministry
Caroline Newheiser
an elderly woman bows her head to pray in the church pews with fellow elderly congregants doing the same in the background
Loving and Caring for the Elderly in Your Congregation
Michael McKinley
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Defending Religious Liberties in America’s Schools
Focus on the Family Contributor

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