Leadership

Pastors should not be afraid of offending their followers with the message that God hates divorce despite churches having congregations that often reflect the same alarming rate of divorce as the general population, said theologian and pastor John MacArthur.

"We have one responsibility as pastors and that is to teach the word of God. We don't have an alternative. We can't edit God. That's the wrong thing to do," said MacArthur during a recent broadcast on Focus on the Family Daily.

"We have been called into this ministry for the purpose of disseminating to our generation the truth of the word of God. We have no other message. I have no other message than what God has put in the word," he added while discussing the subject with FOTF President Jim Daly. more >>

Anti-bullying expert Paul Coughlin knows well what it is like to feel worthless. As a child he was abused in his own home.

"I was bullied by a parent and a sibling so I know what it does to a person. I know what it's like to not want to wake up the next day and you are just so miserable and you've been so humiliated, so torn up, you think you are worthless," said Coughlin, founder of The Protectors, an organization aimed at equipping children, parents, and school officials against the rising trend of bullying.

Founded in 2005, Protectors was born out of Coughlin's own experience and understanding of just how damaging bullying can be to a person's emotional and psychological wellbeing – damage that can negatively affect a person sometimes for the rest of their lives. more >>

Pastor Chuck Smith, widely recognized as a leader of the Jesus movement in the U.S. during the '60s and '70s, will be undergoing more radiation and drug therapy for his lung cancer, his family announced Monday.

Smith's tumor had been reduced in size after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment that began earlier this year, but after doctors ruled out surgery recently he and his family decided on a treatment that combines more of the same and additional medication.

Last Sunday at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif., Smith, 84, made the announcement to his church that his sister, Virginia Smith Fromm, had passed away that evening after a prolonged illness. more >>

STUDIO CITY, Calif. – The Hollywood entertainment industry has become increasingly aware of the growing market for faith-based films and entertainment, said movie producer DeVon Franklin at the Biola Media Conference at CBS Studios on Saturday.

Franklin, most recently noted for his role as producer of Whitney Houston's last movie, "Sparkle," was given the Biola Media Award at the 17th annual event based on his recent career success. Beginning as an intern 15 years ago, he currently serves as the Vice President of Production for Columbia Pictures, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

"I've seen that there has been a lot more acceptance of faith," said Franklin during a press conference after the event. "There's been more openness to it in terms of understanding the need to serve an underserved audience out there, specifically the faith-based audience. more >>

Tim Tebow and his former coach Urban Meyer were reunited on Friday to share their thoughts on leadership at the live Chick-fil-A leadership event watched by 125,000 people across the United States.

CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien was on hand at the Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012 in Atlanta, Ga., to interview both Tebow and his former University of Florida coach Urban Meyer. When O'Brien asked Tebow if he is a great leader, he gave a humble response.

"I don't know about that...I just know that I really care about what I do. I'm very passionate about it, I love what I do, and I'm willing to put it all on the line. And I think when you're willing to do those things...people can respect you for it," said Tebow. more >>

Calvary Chapel movement founder Chuck Smith is considering his options for treatment of cancer in his lungs after doctors who initially recommended surgery are now against the procedure after air capacity test results were unfavorable.

Smith's tumor in his lungs had been reduced in size after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment that began earlier this year, but it remains a health concern.

His daughter, Janette Smith Manderson, who has been giving regular updates on her father by posting on a Facebook prayer group page, began her most recent report by stating, "God is good! When Dad had the lung capacity test last Friday, the doctors felt that he should not have surgery, as it could possibly make breathing a bit harder." more >>