Local Church

6 Reasons My Calling Still Matters to Me

I had just professed faith in Christ at the end of a service, and my pastor told me […]

Chuck Lawless

Episode 209: Discipleship Strategies in the Local Church with J.T. English

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

Pastors’ Wives: The Church is Not Your Rival

Several years ago, I attended a retreat for pastors’ wives where we talked about a question commonly discussed in these types of circles: How do we balance family time and ministry? I think at the heart of this question, women are asking this: How do I guard time with my family well while also being supportive and involved in my husband’s calling as a pastor?

Jenna DiPrima

6 Reasons the Coronavirus Threat Won’t Likely Turn Churches Outwardly—And What We Might Do About It

I read about the hope many of us have that this current global crisis will turn our churches toward the Great Commission, and I genuinely hope that’s the case. I’m convinced, though, that won’t happen apart from an undeniable move of God in our midst.

Chuck Lawless