“Salt and light” is one of the most catalytic metaphors taught by Jesus about who we are as the body of Christ. To be salt and light to the world is one of the greatest responsibilities of the Church today, the question is how do we do that consistently in a practical way? Can church programs unintentionally get in the way?
Effective Compassion Loves the Whole Person
To be made in the image of the triune God means we’re relational.While targeting material needs, policymakers mustn’t overlook the importance of relationships to human flourishing.
7 Practical Questions to Create Your Best Strategy
To successfully lead change, a smart strategy is always needed.
Why We Need to Ask More Numerical Questions about Our Church
...we often ask only the attendance growth numbers without regard for other numbers that matter, too. It’s not that we give too much attention to numbers; it’s that we give too little attention to them.
What I Teach at Our New Members Class
Whatever descriptor you use for the class, whatever time slot you choose to teach the class, every new member class should communicate three key points about your church: information, doctrine and expectations.
Suicide reached record high in 2022 as vast differences among sexes remain: CDC
Suicide rates in the United States reached a record high last year, with nearly 50,000 people ending their lives in 2022 alone, according to provisional data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention.
Seeking Revival Is the Pastoral Task
Personal piety is always the first lesson in pastoral theology. As we prepare students for pastoral ministry, we pray they’ll be ready to persevere.
How to Develop Fervency and Compassion in Your Prayer Life
D. L. Moody, considered by most of his contemporaries as the greatest preacher of his day, said that he would rather teach one person to pray than ten people to preach.
Prayer for Back to School: Ways to Pray for Students and Teachers
A prayer for back to school season is more important than any list of school supplies. As students and teachers head back to classrooms this fall, they need support, encouragement and prayers. If your church holds a Blessing of the Backpacks or a Teacher Dedication, you might already have some back-to-school prayers that make the grade. But if you need new ideas, we’ve collected powerful, creative prayers for back to school season.
Gloo makes texting free to churches
The no-cost texting service on Gloo will enable ministries to communicate with members, communities, and new visitors.
Three Essential Qualities of Christian Courage
Great things in the world are only accomplished through courage. Plenty of people have great intentions, but great intentions only come to fruition through courage.
Active listening is a communication skill that all believers need to learn to be effective in serving in whatever ministry God has called them to serve and in representing their Lord in the world.
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