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June 2026

June 12, 2026

10 Books to Address Christian Nationalism in Your Church

Need resources to address Christian nationalism? These 10 books offer pastors tools for preaching, teaching,...

October 2025

October 02, 2025

How to Handle Sermon Pushback on Social Justice Issues

Here are tips and suggestions for responding to sermon pushback when addressing social issues in...

September 2025

September 18, 2025

Clergy Stress & Resilience in a Divided America: 2025 Survey

New survey reveals rising clergy stress amid political polarization. Discover how pastors find resilience, support...

May 2025

May 30, 2025

Christian Clergy Speaking at Protests: Advice and Tips

Christian clergy speaking at protests have a unique role and opportunity to use their prophetic...

February 2025

February 12, 2025

5 Tips for Clergy to Survive the Riptide of Trump 2.0

Ministry since the inauguration has felt like a riptide for many clergy. Here are five...

January 2025

January 29, 2025

ANNOUNCING: National Preaching Survey Launched

My team and I have launched a national preaching survey on ministry, preaching, and social...

December 2024

December 03, 2024

20 Things Clergy & Churches Can Do to Prepare for 2025

Many are feeling anxious from the 2024 election and what lies ahead. Here are 20...

November 2024

November 19, 2024

Should I Stay or Go? Post-Election Clergy Soul-Searching

I’m seeing a lot of clergy soul-searching following the 2024 U.S. election. Here are things...

November 04, 2024

4 Faithful Post-Election Messages for Clergy & Congregations

How can ministers talk with their congregations after the election? Here are 4 post-election biblical, theological,...

August 2024

August 28, 2024

What Clergy Can Say (and Not Say) During the Election Season

Many clergy wonder what they can and can’t say in their preaching and teaching during...

July 2024

July 03, 2024

How Should Clergy Respond to Presidential Immunity Ruling?

The equation for ministry in this election season changed on July 1 with the Supreme...

September 2023

September 04, 2023

End the NDA in the Church: ‘Confidentiality’ is a Cover for Toxic Secrets

Some churches and denomination use a non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to silence clergy and congregants. It's...

January 2023

January 21, 2023

Announcing Preaching Survey: Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

All preachers are invited to participate in this research project on ministry, preaching, and social...

January 14, 2023

Weight Shaming and the Church: Let’s End This Theological Malpractice

Weight shaming and sizeism have no place in the church. It's time to embrace all...

July 2022

July 30, 2022

White Fragility in the ELCA: 5 Things We Can Do About It

A 2021 clergy survey indicates that White Fragility in the ELCA is muzzling Lutheran preachers....

February 2022

February 15, 2022

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing — Jeremiah 23:1-4

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing is a sermon I preached to ministry students in...

September 2021

September 14, 2021

The Politics of Faith – The Bible, Government, and Public Policy: Book Review

The Politics of Faith makes a compelling biblical case that Christians not only can but...

September 04, 2021

Abortion and the Progressive Church: Is It Time to Break the Silence?

What does the Texas abortion law mean for clergy? Are progressive pastors willing to address...

August 2021

August 20, 2021

The Church’s Racist Code of Silence: One Pastor’s Story

There is a racist code of silence in the U.S. church, and it's choking the...

August 19, 2021

Pastoring in a Racist Church: One Pastor’s Story

This is one pastor’s story of being in a racist church. She's not alone. We...

March 2021

March 29, 2021

Clergy Respond to Racist Voter Suppression Laws in Georgia

The Clergy Emergency League issues statement denouncing the passage of a racist voter suppression law...

January 2021

January 25, 2021

Announcing — Survey on Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

U.S. Christian clergy, seminarians, lay preachers, retired clergy are invited to fill out this research...

January 05, 2021

The Pastor of Cobra Kai – Surprising, Relevant & Redemptive

Season Three of Cobra Kai gives us one of the most realistic & redemptive scenes...

December 2020

December 08, 2020

Pastoring During (and After) the Coup: Staying Alert, Telling the Truth

Political divisiveness and destabilization can manifest in churches. So how can we pastor during – and...

October 2020

October 30, 2020

Clergy: Prepare for Post-Election Season in Mind, Body & Spirit

The results of the 2020 election will take time, causing stress and anxiety for many. Clergy...

October 29, 2020

Ideas for Clergy Dealing with Pre-Election Stress

How are clergy dealing with election stress in the midst of Covid-19? And what are...

October 23, 2020

Election Resources for Faith Leaders: Defend Democracy and Resist Tyranny

Here is a list of election resources for faith leaders so that you can be...

August 2020

August 27, 2020

What to Do When Parishioners Leave – Because of Politics

When parishioners leave because of "politics," it's not always a bad thing. Imagine the church...

August 05, 2020

6 Bible Texts for a Sermon on Racism & Why Your Church Needs to Hear It

So you want to preach a sermon on racism. Where to begin? Here are 6...

July 2020

July 28, 2020

#CloudOfClergy: The Many Ways Faith Leaders Show Up for Justice

The #CloudOfClergy is everywhere! Whether on the front lines, in communities, or houses of worship, their...