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'Pray for King Charles,' Christian Leaders Urge Following His Cancer Diagnosis

'Pray for King Charles,' Christian Leaders Urge Following His Cancer Diagnosis

Church leaders from multiple denominations and bodies are calling on Christians to pray for King Charles III as he battles an undisclosed form of cancer that was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate.

A Call to Christian Leaders: "We Are Not Celebrities"

A Call to Christian Leaders: "We Are Not Celebrities"

One of the hardest jobs is being a Christian leader, especially a pastor. Close friends leave you, others betray you, social media slams you, the world hates you, and demonic forces rally against you. But popularity won't fix the problem.

"Christianity Does Not Stop with Salvation: That's Only the Beginning …"

"Christianity Does Not Stop with Salvation: That's Only the Beginning …"

Sir Isaac Newton, in a letter written in 1675 to fellow scientist Robert Hooke, wrote, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Chuck Colson was one of those giants for many of us, and it is our privilege to steward his legacy at the Colson Center.

In fact, Chuck believed that his most important legacy, more than any of the organizations he founded or the many books he authored, would be people. That’s why he started what he called the Centurions Program, something that continues today under a different name, the Colson Fellows program. 

How My Evangelical Church Taught Me Not to Trust Myself, and How I Am Healing from It

How My Evangelical Church Taught Me Not to Trust Myself, and How I Am Healing from It

One of the hallmark characteristics of someone who has been spiritually abused is that they do not trust themselves. This has been one of the deepest wounds for me to heal, but the one that has made me feel the most empowered as a daughter of God. I would love to share with you how spiritual abuse disconnected me from my intuition and how I am slowly taking it back.

SBC Leaders Endorse Vaccine but Blast Biden Mandate as 'Government Overreach'

SBC Leaders Endorse Vaccine but Blast Biden Mandate as 'Government Overreach'

Several Southern Baptist leaders are vocalizing their support for COVID-19 vaccines while also noting that they believe President Joe Biden's vaccine/testing mandate on private employers is a form of government overreach.

How to Overcome an Unexpected Succession in Your Church

How to Overcome an Unexpected Succession in Your Church

While the only way to truly avoid a surprise succession is to have an adequate plan in place from the beginning, there are ways to overcome surprise successions if you’ve found yourself in this situation. Here are some key lessons learned from pastors who have faced succession due to unforeseen circumstances and scandal.