While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.
The First Preaching Commandment: Thou Shalt not Steal Sermons
Resist the temptation to plagiarize other pastors’ sermons. Here are five practical steps to consider when preparing a message.
Worship Music Is Emotionally Manipulative. Do You Trust the Leader Plucking the Strings?
The Spirit is at work, but so are the mechanisms around high-production sets.
What Churches Need to Consider When Background Screening Volunteers, Staff
Pastors and church leaders are responsible to their youngest, most vulnerable attendees whose parents entrust to children’s ministry programs. Conducting background checks on volunteers and staff who work with children is an important step in protecting them from potential predators.
Emotional Concussions: Helping Children Cope With Life’s Traumas
In today’s world, many children experience emotional concussions. These crises and traumas can be just as lethal, and sometimes even more so, than physical concussions.
The FAQs: More States Restrict Gender Procedures That Mutilate Minors
What just happened? In Nebraska, lawmakers recently approved a law that combines restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care. The bill, LB 574, bans abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest, and restricts so-called gender-affirming care for transgender minors younger than 19.
5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry
Encourage families at your church to reach out and share God’s love in your community with these family-friendly outreach ideas.
Making Groups Work: The Key to Congregational Transformation
Many times, pastors want groups that just work. We get into the most trouble when we treat groups, and even people, as a science.
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