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The problem of grandiosity

Mark Turman, DMin

Church leadership

What I learned as a parent that helped me as a minister (Or was it the other way around?)

Chris Elkins

Church leadership

Nearing pastor burnout? Here’s what I changed to finish strong

Jay Richardson

Church leadership

Ministry fog

Mark Turman, DMin

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Church leadership

What to do when church members ghost your church

Mark Turman, DMin

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Church leadership

Should we be holy warriors or ambassadors of Christ?

Mark Turman, DMin

A manger at night sits in contrast to three crosses on a hill at daybreak signifying Christ's birth at Christmas, his death on the cross, and his ultimate resurrection. By Kevin Carden/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

Redeeming “the most wonderful time of the year”

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Loving God and people in an uncivil world

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

What should pastors say about the election?

Jim Denison, PhD

Writing Acts 29 with renewed passion.

Biblical living

Writing Acts 29 with renewed passion

Jim Denison, PhD

Civility

Blog

What is civility?

Mark Turman, DMin

Leader does not know which way to go. He is confused and needs direction. © Viorel Sima /stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

How to set an example in sexually confusing times

Bruce B. Miller

Epic adventure composite of a hiker on top of a rocky mountain to illustrate man striving to achieve perfectionism. By edb3_16/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Are you playing the game of perfectionism?

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

How and why to pray for miracles

Jim Denison, PhD

Open palms face the sky symbolizing a pastor making an appointment with gratitude toward God despite the inevitable disappointments of life and ministry. © By Lemonsoup14/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

Pastor, you will be disappointed.

Mark Turman, DMin

Dr. Jim Denison on the Denison Forum Podcast

Biblical living

Addressing moral failures in the church

Denison Forum

A wooden sign points in three directions: this way, that way, and the other way—indicative of a pastor's search for their calling.

Church leadership

Pastor, what is your unique calling?

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Three encouraging reminders for ministry in this moment: A July 4 reflection

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

How not to be intimidated by our culture: A response to Pride Month

Jim Denison, PhD

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Current events

How the church can weather oncoming political storms

Shane Bennett

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Church leadership

An Easter prayer for pastors

Mark Turman, DMin

Symbolizing the Passover meal that Jesus took at the Last Supper, a chalice filled with wine and Passover bread sits atop a table. By udra11/stock.adobe.com.

Church leadership

A story I’ve never explored and five encouraging facts to embrace

Jim Denison, PhD

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Current events

The rise of profanity in the pulpit

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Remember the assignment: “Go and make disciples”

Gerald Griffin

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