1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (565+ words) The report follows a consultation in March attended by clergy, theologians, theological educators, church officials and other stakeholders. Stipendiary clergy numbers within the Church have been declining since the 1960s. In May of this year the number of stipendiary clergy was…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (63+ words) Be inspired with daily articles featuring marriage help, parenting advice, movie reviews and more! Christian living resources and Bible study to encourage your walk with Jesus Christ....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) Marketplace leaders sometimes use the term “unfair advantage” to acknowledge a skill, attribute, or discipline a company has that others do not. For example, entrepreneur Jason Cohen defined an unfair advantage as “something that cannot be easily copied or bought....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1264+ words) In a recent study, only 3 percent said their mental health is great. Short loves his job. But he feels a lot of pressure to make Sunday mornings feel vibrant, engaging, and cohesive. A lot of that pressure comes from his…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1390+ words) It’s easy to focus on the worst people in a church because they demand more of our time and attention, but what about the best people in the congregation — those who are sometimes overlooked? The best people in your church…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills celebrated the Rev. Clifford Hellmers on Aug. 16, recognizing 50 years of service to the church and its missions in communities around the world. Hellmers served as the church's full-time pastor for 32 years. During the following…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (115+ words) More than 80% of American pastors considered quitting their jobs amid concerns over culture, conflict, burnout and well-being....