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.
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
A homeschooling mom works with her young son on a lesson. It's back-to-school time. Or, in our case, it's back-to-homeschool. There's much to do, and it's good to remember why we do it all—for God's glory.
Back to Homeschool
Katie Faris
A father encourages his daughter to cross a tree bridge that has fallen over a stream. There are things that pastors can do to encourage a multi-generational dynamic in their congregations.
Building a Multigenerational Church Community
Michael McKinley
A man sits at a kitchen table, his head in his hands, suffering from grief. Here is an example of how you, as a pastor, can pray for those who grieve following the tragic loss of a suicide.
A Prayer for Those Left Behind After Suicide
Paul Tautges
A photo of a prayer group laying their hands on a grieving person.
How to Bring the Gospel to Those Suffering Grief
Ray Comfort
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Ministry Emergency or Distraction?
Reagan Rose
a rusty barbed wire fence reminiscent of the concentration camp where Paul Schneider found himself for preaching the gospel
Pastor, In Times Like These, We Must Remember Paul Schneider
Brad Brandt
A man with his back to the camera crosses his fingers behind his back as he shakes the hand of another man, as if he intends to break his word and betray the other man.
The Threat of Betrayal For the Pastor
Curtis Solomon
A colorful scene from a town in South Asia, where locals navigate their boats through a canal in a market.
Gospel Need and Opportunity in South Asia
ABWE
A man in a blue coat and red backpack hikes along rocks over a stream in the middle of a mountain meadow. He is alone in a peaceful scene.
Brothers, Take (and Enjoy) Your Vacation Time
Tim Counts
A flock of sheep graze peacefully in an alpine meadow.
When Should a Pastor Confront?
Chris Brauns
An extended arm waves an American flag in the air in a sunset with some clouds and sun rays in the background. How much patriotic emphasis in worship is too much? How much is too little? Are we mixing two kingdoms?
Thoughts on Patriotism and Corporate Worship
Ed Stetzer