What Should a Pastor’s Authority Look Like?

What Should a Pastor’s Authority Look Like? December 08, 2023 by: Jonathan Leeman An Example The good news is the Bible has a number of texts on what a pastor’s authority should look like. Let me point to just one of them: 1 Peter 5, where Peter is instructing “the elders among you,” and he…


7 Tips for Loving “Those” People in Your Church

7 Tips for Loving “Those” People in Your Church December 07, 2023 by: Jamie Dunlop This article is part of the 7 Tips series. A Common Struggle What do you do with “those” people in your church—the ones who drive you crazy? Maybe it’s their vocal political opinions. Maybe it’s a personality that gets under…


Crossway+ Special: $5 Book of the Month (December 2023)

Crossway+ Special: $5 Book of the Month (December 2023) December 06, 2023 by: Crossway Book of the Month The $5 Book of the Month is a special promotion exclusively for Crossway+ members. Each month three hand-picked books are available at $5, $10, and $15 price tiers—all greatly discounted and available for one week only. Now…


15 Strategies for Men to Strengthen Their Friendships

15 Strategies for Men to Strengthen Their Friendships December 05, 2023 by: Drew Hunter How to Forge Relationships I asked a few men what comes to mind when they think about friendship. One of them said, “That used to be nice.” Another joked about a newly appreciated “miracle” of Jesus: he was a man who…


Is Predestination Unfair?

Is Predestination Unfair? December 04, 2023 by: Andrew David Naselli Is Unconditional Election Fair or Unfair? A common objection to unconditional election is that it’s unfair. Isn’t God unfair to choose to save only some humans not based on any human condition but solely on his sovereign good pleasure? Isn’t there injustice on God’s part…