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Yes, Church Leaders Are Facing Challenges. But Here’s How We Keep Going.

At intervals of 500 years or thereabouts, the Church goes through a time of crisis that leads to a new iteration of Christian faith in a particular culture.

Ageism: The Real Struggle for Church Staff Close to Retirement
Ageism is not only rampant in our culture, it is also widespread in our churches.

Churches Endure Financial Hardships in Pandemic Years, Optimistic for Future
The 2020 and 2021 pandemic years have been challenging for churches on many fronts, but recent research indicates most churches are holding up financially and are optimistic going into 2022.

Two Religions That Claim to be Christian
Can a religion claim to be “Christian” if it changes biblical truths about Christ and God?

Top 10 Things I Wish Worship Pastors Would Stop Saying
Too often what worship leaders say reveals a death of knowledge of God and Jesus whom he sent. It raises questions about whther they should be the ones leading worship. God does not need our applause but he does expect our obedience. God is always present but our hearts and our minds may not be open to his presence.

Teach Children How to Tell the Christmas Story
Enable them to share the story of Jesus' birth with the adults in their lives as well as their peers.

Why Should We Care What Happens to People After They Are Saved?
“If we only care about souls and not the urgent realities of people’s lives, we are not embracing the Great Commandment.”

Taking Our Evangelism From ‘Me’ to ‘We’
Remembering the primary way that Jesus drew people to himself

Getting Started with Gospel Conversations 

From the body language in the photo, one gospel conversation is not going very well. Whenever we have a spiritual conversation, we should pay close attention to both our own and the other person's body language. We can say one thing and our body language convey something else. The body language of the person with whom we are talking will also convey to us how they are receiving what we are saying. We may be arousing their defensiveness.

Research: Religious Americans Less Likely to Divorce
Recent data suggests that faithful young adults can marry in their 20s without increasing the risk of separation.