Fear is a huge hindrance to the Kingdom of God, especially when it comes from leadership.

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Fear is a huge hindrance to the Kingdom of God, especially when it comes from leadership.
Pastor Shane Idleman looks at how leaders can limit the Holy Spirit instead of releasing Him into the lives of their congregations.
Between your plans, programs and strategies, do you think you can squeeze the Holy Spirit into your day?
Preaching God's Word has its obvious rewards. It also has its drawbacks.
Here's why pride in leadership can be very dangerous.
As ministers of the gospel, it is our job to ensure that our flocks are equipped to survive, prosper and honor the King in the current economic environment.
If you're the shepherd of your flock, these are 10 traps to avoid.
As a pastor, you've probably heard these before, but doesn't it still sting when you hear them?
Are you continuing to move forward in your primary calling, or have you taken a detour?
Before and after he takes to the friendly skies, Bryan Hayden delivers the gospel to the masses at airshows across the country with his Open Throttle Ministries.
From Paul and Silas' 'midnight concert' to the women who supported Jesus and the disciples, these are good stories that aren't told as much as others.
If you think putting your trust in rituals, rules, a religion or reputation will earn you points with God, think again.
Change is very hard sometimes. And that's what makes change difficult to lead. But here's how you can.
I believe the great revival could be at the door. It tarries, perhaps, until we tweak our message and begin presenting Jesus as more than means for personal happiness.
An emerging movement is growing under a white banner with an evergreen tree and the words "An Appeal to Heaven." But this prayer and awakening movement is already seeing resistance from the U.S. government.
The father of the prophetic movement tackles spiritual deception in the church.
Do these traditions seem familiar in your church? What would you add?
If you have members of your congregation who are doing well in business and Kingdom living, please send us a brief description of their work and life as you know it.
Like a codependent spouse, abused churches typically continue to hire abusive pastors. Here's some tips to stop that trend.
Do you ever have unrealistic expectations of an experience you're never going to have at your church?