Wednesday's Catch: '6 Warning Signs Your Church Culture is Toxic' And More

6 Warning Signs Your Church Culture is Toxic

Every church has a culture. But how do you know if your church culture is toxic? More importantly, how would you know whether you’re creating a toxic church culture as a leader?

One of the Most Powerful Ways to Revitalize Your Church that Almost No One Does
Prayer walking can revitalize a church. At Church Answers, we’ve heard some incredible stories of how a church started a prayer walking ministry and experienced revitalization. The problem is not enough churches are emphasizing this spiritual discipline. Those that do are seeing powerful results.

The Asbury revival is over. What happens now?
The so-called Asbury outpouring inspired an arena worship service not far from the school, and similar services at other colleges.

Revival and a revival meeting or service are not the same. The first is a work of God; the second is a work of man. Whether the movement of the Holy Spirit that has been dubbed the "Asbury Revival" is over remains to be seen, depending upon how it affects the lives of those involved in the long term.

Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus
Students at a Kentucky college who tried to organize a revival worship service in the wake of the Asbury University revival found themselves at odds with school officials over meeting rules.

What has been dubbed the "Asbury Revival" did not begin as an impromptu gathering. It began as a chapel service at a Christian university which had experienced previous revivals. Universities have their rules governing impromptu gatherings, particularly when non-students may become involved.

Theological Triage: 3 Levels of Doctrinal Disagreements
Research gives insight into where Americans find agreement across theological beliefs and where conflicts may emerge.

3 Ways Pastors Can Make Ministry Harder Than It Already Is
The recklessness with which we approach ministry makes the work harder and can hinder people from coming to Christ and growing in maturity.

What is Biblical Meditation?
Biblical meditation is something God commands in Scripture, and the results he promises are astounding. This discipline engages our minds and hearts with Scripture in such a way that we see how its truths transform every part of our lives.

Defining and Defending Liturgy
What first comes to mind when you hear the word “liturgy”?

What Do We Mean By “Missional Living?”
At our church in Nashville, we have ideas – ideas which we believe come from God – about the purpose and trajectory of spiritual formation. The more invested and comprehensive we are in the various facets of ‘following Jesus,’ the more we will flourish in the world as children of God and kingdom contributors. If you are not part of our church, I hope that this list can be as helpful to you as it has been to us as you consider Jesus’ call for you and for the community you are part of.