Wednesday's Catch: Church Planting Shifts and More

Church Planting Shifts, Part 2: From Nominal to Secular

In this second part of his series on church-planting shifts Ed Stetzer unpacks a shift from a focus on nominal Christians to more secular people, and how that impacts church-planting methodology. Read More

How to Get Ready to Plant a Church During Seminary

Planning to plant a church? Here are some things to consider. Read More

5 Strategies for Implementing Successful Changes in Ministry

In this article Fran Trascritti discusses some principles that may be helpful for any leader in managing changes they initiate. Read More

9 Places to Find Church Workers

Many churches I know struggle with finding workers. It seems that no matter how hard they try, they can’t find all the workers they need. If that describes your church, think about looking in these places for workers.... Read More

Is Your Confession of Faith Too Narrow? 3 Questions

Which doctrines should be included in a church’s or evangelical organization’s confession of faith? Read More

Valuing Convictions Over Opinions

We can get opinions from anyone, but only convictions from God truly matter. Read More

The Preacher and Rightly Approaching the Bible [Podcast]

In this podcast Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Seminary. talks with Matt Smethurst, the managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and the author of a recently released book titled: Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God’s Word. Listen Now

Is It a Waste of Time for Seminary Students (and Pastors) to Learn the Biblical Languages?

It’s that time of year again. A few weeks ago, a new crop of seminary students began the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the question of why studying these ancient languages even matters. After all, a few years after graduation all will be forgotten. In the midst of a busy pastoral life, who could possibly maintain proficiency in the languages? Read More

Discovering Your Call to Music Ministry

Music ministry is one of the most vital ministries in the local church and should be viewed as a sacred office. Discovering your call begins with a DESIRE to be used by God to impact the local church and the world around you. Read More

The Church Isn’t Missional?

In my last article, I began to point out some problems in Mark’s conflating of different philosophies under the “missional” definition. I want to step back, however, from any further critique so that we can hear why Mark is questioning the missional understanding of the church and then consider what view of the church he proposes instead. Read More

What Unlikely Converts Can Teach Us About Evangelism (and Ourselves)

People generally accept the gospel gradually. Evangelism, like gardening, is a process, and it often involves many participants. The gospel is for everyone. And the task of evangelism includes every Christian—even those you’d least expect. Read More

Two Complications to Know About the Coptic Church in Egypt

Rachel Cohen examines the two complications that pose the greatest contemporary obstacles for the Coptic Church and the implications for evangelical Christians. Read More