CT Pastors

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The divided world needs church leaders who aren’t isolated but connected across culture, calling, and conviction. @chipsweney and Robert Kim explain how kingdom friendships can flourish.

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, some in your church are grieving. Some are confused. Some are angry. All are watching. This new piece from @Seth_Troutt helps pastors lead with clarity, compassion, and courage in these fractured times.

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What do we say when THC use becomes normal in the lives of our congregants? @kyleworley helps us think it through.

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Pastors must offer a better vision of sex than the one culture has sold for sixty years. Start with the 5 C's from @Seth_Troutt: Compassionate. Creational. Covenantal. Congruent. Consecrated.

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Many pastors are hearing this more often: “I love this church, but I’m not sure I can stay in this denomination.” Here’s how to shepherd well in that moment. (New article from @MattCapps)

I hope this article I wrote for @CTpastors is an encouragement to pastors and parents alike. christianitytoday.com/2025/05/pastor…

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"Are we here to be with our people, or to get something from them? One is ministry. The other is ambition in disguise." Powerful reflection from @kyleworley on how modern tools are reshaping pastoral work—not always for the better.

Pastors don’t need hype to lead their churches in mission. These four rhythms can shift a church from evangelistic intention to evangelistic instinct. @Seth_Troutt christianitytoday.com/2025/05/taking…

Pastors may feel pressure to deliver mountaintop moments, but lasting formation is kindled in the steady fire of ordinary faithfulness. @cbradedwards christianitytoday.com/2025/05/the-fi…

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Responsive pastoral strategies for handling transfers well: 1. Express genuine affection for other pastors & churches. 2. Ask newcomers why and how they left. 3. Connect with their previous pastor. 4. Be gracious to those leaving your church. 3/

How will you respond to the growing trend of church-hopping and frequent membership transfers? @lukedsimmons offers four ways to strengthen member commitment on the front end and four ways to respond with wisdom and grace on the back end: 1/

What do you do when your church starts feeling like a revolving door? The transfer portal isn’t just for college athletics anymore. Church transfers are on the rise. @lukedsimmons shows pastors how to meet this moment with wisdom and grace.