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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

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Church leadership

Redeeming “the most wonderful time of the year”

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

How and why to pray for miracles

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Pastor, you will be disappointed.

Mark Turman, DMin

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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Church leadership

Where can ministry couples get help?

Mark Dance

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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

Biblical living

How to be Christian in an anti-Christian culture

Denison Forum

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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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Church leadership

Potential jurors who affirm biblical morality excluded from service: Why the gospel is no longer “good news” and how we can share it with transforming power

Jim Denison, PhD

Shaquille O'Neal is joined by his family as they watch his jersey being raised as the Orlando Magic retire his jersey number after the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Church leadership

Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey retired for the fourth time: How to live a legacy for eternity

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Good news in reaching the “nones” and a transforming lifestyle decision we can make today

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Breaking down the pastor search process: Insight from Ronny Marriott, Mark Dance, and Mark Turman

Mark Turman, DMin

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Church leadership

A real-time answer to the clergy burnout crisis

Jim Denison, PhD

New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle completes his swing as he hits his 49th home run of the season in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, September 3, 1961. The home run came with Mickey's teammate and home run rival Roger Maris, on base. ( AP Photo )

Popular culture

Wisdom in handling the unpredictable: An excerpt from “God Is For You” by Mac Brunson

Mac Brunson

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Church leadership

Our “ex-Christian” culture must repent or face God’s judgment

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Three steps to catalyzing cultural civility

Jim Denison, PhD

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Church leadership

Pastors: How to find joy in your job this year

Jim Denison, PhD

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