The only Bible in the New International Version (NIV) translation that matches page-for-page with its corresponding church pew Bible and is set in a numbered verse-by-verse format is now available. [See Bible Gateway’s Resource Page for Pastors] The NIV Preacher’s Bible (Zondervan, 2020) is the first NIV Bible that allows pastors to be on the […]
By Luis Palau Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God.— EPHESIANS 4:11–13 Deep in […]
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Every detail of the Preaching Bible (Thomas Nelson, 2019) (@NelsonBibles) is tailor-made with preaching in mind. But it’s perfect for anyone who reads Scripture in public because of its attention to ease-of-reading features. [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Scripture Says Reading the Bible in Public is Important]
Filed under Bible, Editions, Leadership
The new Minister’s Bible from Thomas Nelson (@NelsonBibles) uniquely equips busy pastors for every occasion, with sermons, readings, outlines, and prayers. [See Bible Gateway’s Resource Page for Pastors] Available in both the King James Version (KJV) and New King James Version (NKJV) Bible translation Comfort Print® fonts, it’s the only Bible to contain the complete […]
In just a few weeks, author and pastor Dr. Mel Lawrenz—who previously wrote the series How to Understand the Bible and How to Study the Bible—begins a new weekly email series called How to Live the Bible. Everyday life includes highs and lows, accomplishments and failures, gains and losses. Whatever our circumstances, we need what […]
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Leading worship is more than a performance; it’s about shaping souls and making disciples. How does the Bible offer a clear guide to leading worship? Bible Gateway interviewed Zac Hicks (@zachicks) about his book, The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams (Zondervan, 2016) (book website). Why do you emphasize that […]
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“Ministering the Master’s Way,” our weekly newsletter for pastors and church leaders, is back! It starts tomorrow, and will continue every Friday for eight weeks.
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How should pastors understand their authority as teachers and preachers when doubt and relativism have come to dominate the Western approach to Christianity and religion? A recent discussion at The Gospel Coalition highlights the challenges church leaders face today.
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