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The Father to the Fatherless Sang a New Song over Me
Abandoned at birth, I grew up in Romanian orphanages. Today I lead Eastern Europe’s largest Christian music festival.
For Pastors
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Why Choose the Path of the Pastor?
Despite fewer pursuing pastoral roles today, the vocation provides the unique privilege of making a profound impact by sharing oneself with others.
Three Counterintuitive Shifts to Move Your Church from Decline to Renewal
Ministry momentum doesn’t always come from working harder. Sometimes it starts with thinking differently.
Anyone Can Bless the Food
Sometimes the pastor needs to lead a prayer. But sometimes, ask the new convert or the shy student to talk to God in public.
Right-Size Your Fear
A note from CT’s president in our May/June issue.
Featured Resources
Taking Evangelism Beyond Strategy to Second Nature
Pastors don’t need hype to lead their churches in mission. These four rhythms can shift a church from evangelistic intention to evangelistic instinct.
The Fire We Carry
Pastors may feel pressure to deliver mountaintop moments, but lasting formation is kindled in the steady fire of ordinary faithfulness.
Should I Talk to My Kids’ School About the Pledge of Allegiance?
CT advice columnists also weigh in on cultivating lifelong friendships and ending a dating relationship in a godly way.
The Gospel Comes for a Neo-Nazi
A couple’s weekly dinner invitations helped transform me from an embittered skinhead to a senior pastor.
Do Not Harm Yourself, for We Are All Here
Paul’s cry to the Philippian jailer is a model for the church to respond to suicide in an America plagued by deaths of despair.
The Church Transfer Portal Is Always Open
In an era of fluid church membership, pastoral wisdom can transform the challenge into opportunity. Here’s a practical guide for navigating this new reality.
Pastors, Don’t Just Proclaim the Resurrection. Participate in It.
The Resurrection isn’t just a message you deliver. It’s a daily reality you receive, especially when ministry leaves you tired or anxious.
China Closed Christian Bookstores. Digital Publishing Grew in the Vacuum.
As Christian books struggle to get published, ministries offer free e-books to equip the church.
Three Questions Pastors Should Ask First-Time Guests
Welcoming guests well requires more than a handshake. It takes thoughtful questions that reveal needs, build trust, and guard the flock.
Unless a Grain of Wheat Falls
Jesus died for me to reap a harvest of resurrection.
Spiritual Formation Is Not a Formula
Spiritual formation shouldn’t be an attempt to control ministry outcomes—it’s about cultivating space for God to work.
Three Questions Your First-Time Guests Are Asking
To make a lasting impression on first-time guests, churches must move beyond logistics and speak to the deeper questions people carry through their doors.
Christian Converts Pay the Price to Marry in the Faith
Three first-generation Indian Christians face strong societal and familial pressures.
Church Hurts for Pastors, Too
Church hurt travels in both directions—from the pews to the pulpit and in reverse.
Cafeteria Church
Under the fluorescent lights, we come to commune, not to be entertained.
Pastor, You Don’t Have to Suffer Alone
One pastor’s story of depression, breakdown, and the healing power of courage, community, and Christ.
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