Ken Stone offers biblical insight and encouragement for pastors and Christian leaders seeking wisdom, endurance, and ...

Focus on the Family established October Pastor Appreciation Month nearly 30 years ago in 1994. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has continued this tradition in the past five years ...

It’s a funny road that leads to the pulpit sometimes. There are some pastors called at a young age who know that is exactly what they are supposed to be doing. They respond accordingly. Then there are ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Often times after a tragedy, one might say the phrase "thoughts and prayers". It has been said numerous times after mass shootings. However, more than ever, people want to see ...

Pastor’s appreciation month recognition can range from the amazing to abysmal. Many times, congregations aren’t sure what to give their pastor, so gifts tend to be either unexpected and unneeded or ...

(RNS) — How do Christians celebrate Halloween? It might depend on their pastor, according to a survey, released Tuesday (Oct. 18), by Lifeway Research of Protestant Christian pastors from all across ...

“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Heb. 3:13) Yesterday I received a kind note of encouragement from my wife.

As the pandemic continues, we're hearing from Americans about how it's affecting their lives, their livelihoods and their communities. Allen Jessee has spent most of his 59 years in southwestern ...