Cockroaches and the Coronavirus
The church works best when it’s decentralized and missional. Read More
Coronavirus Could Kill Consumer Christianity
Here are three ways COVID-19 is killing consumer Christianity. Read More
Do We Really Want to Go Back to Normal?
Was the old normal good? Were we really flourishing in the old normal? Was the old normal spiritually healthy? Read More
Who Will Be There After Lockdown?
What steps we can be taking now that will change the face of our regathering? Read More
This is Probably the Most Spiritually-Receptive Week in Our Lifetime—Will You Share?
We are in a season to share Christ like few we will ever experience. Read More
Closed on Sunday: Celebrating Easter in the Shadow of Global Death
In view of the diversity of churches and ministerial contexts, there is probably no “one-size-fits-all” approach to celebrating Easter during COVID-19. Read More
A Few Churches Are Defying Bans on Large Gatherings. That Could Be Bad for Religious Liberty.
Experts warn that grandstanding will make it harder to defend against real threats. Read More
How to Help Families Live Generously in Your Church during COVID-19
Right now, COVID-19 is providing daily opportunities to live generously both inside and outside our homes. Additionally, the mission of the church must go on even during a crisis. Read More
Grief in a Pandemic: How Do We Do Funerals during the Coronavirus
As a pastor or church leader you’ll have to navigate the responsibilities you have to honor the deceased and minister to their loved ones while maintaining a safe environment. Read More
When my mother died several years ago, her body was cremated and her ashes interred in her church's garden of memories. Only a small group of family members attend the funeral service and internment. However, one of her granddaughters videoed the funeral and internment for those who were unable to attend. A minister and a representative of the family might be present for the internment, and the family representative might livestream the internment to Facebook Live for the family and others, using a smart phone and a tripod. During the coronavirus volunteers from the minister's church might provide this service. A viewing of the deceased's body might also be livestreamed to Facebook Live. This may provide some closure for grieving loved ones. An online requiem service with hymns, scripture readings, a sermon, and prayers might be held later.4 Things Churches Need from Their Pastors during the Pandemic
There are some things a church and community need during times like these that pastors can provide. Here are four things your church—and the community you and they serve together—are going to need from you. Read More
The Virus Changed the Way We Internet
We are looking to connect and entertain ourselves, but are turning away from our phones. Read More
Voluntary Social Distancing
While we groan under the weight of these (anticipated) temporary restrictions, cross-cultural workers are impacted every day by similar necessities–all the time. They have self-selected social distancing by moving to another country. Read More
3 Reasons for a Christian to Study Islam
To communicate the gospel well to our Muslim neighbors, we must first understand them. Read More
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