"I have done exhausting jobs before, but this exhaustion caught me by surprise," says first-time pastor Joy Clark.

On the first day of our introductory preaching course, my colleague presents a continuum. At one end is the view that the preacher has sole responsibility to make the gospel heard, to get Jesus to ...

A pastor called for the arrest of dawn preachers, describing the practice as outdated and disruptive, sparking debate over ...

Determining what to preach as a guest preacher is often a challenge. For one, preaching at a church where you have no context can be unsettling, even unclear for the guest preacher. In addition, you ...

The Quote of the day attributed to Charles Spurgeon reflects that while the future may hold uncertainties, strength lies in ...

As far as birthdays go, James L. Mullinax’s 87th was one to remember. The Henderson County, N.C., native, known to congregations around the county as “Preacher Buddy” for the past 65 years, turned 87 ...

Athletes call it being “in the zone.” Psychologists describe it as a state of “flow.” Musicians say it’s like being “in the pocket.” It’s that transcendent moment when time seems to slow down for an ...

With the strike of the gravel on the pulpit, the president of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference wasted little time Monday night setting some spirits on fire. “The ministers conference is ...

In recent months, our family has been looking for a new church, due to our recent move to Waco, Texas. After the service, as we are driving home or going out to eat for lunch, we have debriefed as a ...