Thom Rainer just put out a compelling piece that strikes a deep sounding chord with every single pastor I know. It gets to the dirty underworld of pastoral ministry, touching on one of the most challenging, painful, and discouraging aspects of the entire calling. His article speaks to when someone comes up—elders, laypeople, other staff, READ MORE
It is easily dismissed in our day and age, though it is no laughing matter. Sadly, Christians, even in good Bible-believing churches like the ours, are especially notorious for it. Callie Glorioso-Mays says it brilliantly: at its root, gossip is a manifestation of two insidious sins: pride and idolatry. Check out Glorioso-May’s post for more. It’s worth the READ MORE
