Churchgoers need discernment both in choosing a faithful church to attend and determining whether they are attending a church for the right reasons. Here are 10 important things to consider in the process.

Knowing the three marks of the church helps us to understand what Christ’s church is actually meant to be—and not be disappointed when church doesn’t meet all our expectations.

Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.

Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?

How can we tell whether a sermon is good or not? Here are four questions to ask any time you write—or evaluate—a sermon.

What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?

The Scriptures warned that there would be a problem of Christians saying they don’t need to come to church. We live in those times. And I suggest that people are spiritually languishing because of this disregard.

Local church pastors used to be highly respected, but now they are just one voice that is often drowned out by the guy with multiple books, podcasts, and conference appearances. Why is this a serious concern for Christ’s church?