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by Thom S. Rainer Pastors enter ministry knowing it will be demanding, but few expect the financial pressure that follows them week after week. Still, it’s a reality in far too many churches. Most of the time, the issue isn’t intentional neglect. It’s a mix of assumptions, old habits, and blind spots. Many churches simply...

by Chuck Lawless A professor I had during my doctoral work encouraged us – pushed us, even – to pray a minimum of one hour a day. That amount of time, he said, was evidence that we had truly spent time with God, often on behalf of congregations we were leading. Because I knew of...

by Thom S. Rainer When the pandemic arrived, churches around the world had no choice but to pivot to online worship. Sanctuaries were empty, but livestreams and Zoom calls gave congregations a way to stay connected. For a time, the transition felt almost miraculous. Churches that had never considered online ministry suddenly found themselves reaching...