by Stephen Davey | Nov 14, 2023 | Poimenas
With tragic current events in the Middle East, many pastors have to deal with questions regarding Israel. How should the pastor respond from the pulpit to these questions? To what extent should Christians stand with the State of Israel? How should we think about...
by Miriam Lofquist | Nov 14, 2023 | Poimenas
I was raised in a pastor’s home and I’ve served as a pastor’s wife for approaching fifty years. I’d like to share with young pastors’ wives some of the insights I’ve gained through the many blessings of ministry that were also mingled with some real challenges. I...
by Kevin Welch | Sep 19, 2023 | Poimenas
There are times in the reading of God’s Word when one may encounter controversial language or words that cause discomfort. Such situations may include descriptions of violence and judgment in the historical narratives and prophecies of the Old Testament, or the future...
by Stephen Davey | Sep 19, 2023 | Poimenas
EDITOR’S NOTE: This topic and many more related to Christian ethics will be covered at theShepherd’s Church 360 Church Leaders Conference hosted by Shepherds Theological Seminary on October 16-18. More information on conference speakers, schedule, and registration...
by Gary Hallquist, DMin, DWS | Jul 17, 2023 | Poimenas
While recently reading Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture by Gene Edward Veith Jr., my thoughts went on a tangential journey about the Copernican Revolution of the 16th Century. Up to that time, astronomers and scientists thought the Earth was...
by Josh Komis, DMin | Jul 17, 2023 | Poimenas
The American church today faces a leadership crisis. Symptoms of this crisis include leadership burnout, fatigue, and a growing number of retiring pastors with fewer leaders to take their place. Barna Research conducted a survey in 2022 of church leaders. Many of them...
