Monday's Catch: 'Do I Really Need to Be a Member of a Church?" And More

Do I Really Need to Be a Member of a Church?

This question and its ensuing discussion continues. Do I really need to be a member of a church?

How to Be a Missional and Confessional Church That Motivates People for Faithful Ministry
In this final episode of season three of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Michael Aitcheson welcome Irwyn Ince to discuss the value of churches that seek to be both missional and confessional. When churches hold both in harmony, they become places that people won’t want to leave.

Thirteen Characteristics of the Holy Spirit
The Scripture provides a number of phrases that describe the characteristics of the Holy Spirit.

9 Things You Should Know About the Prosperity Gospel
A recent survey finds an increasing number of churchgoers in the United States subscribe to beliefs associated with the prosperity gospel. “In the last five years, far more churchgoers are reflecting prosperity gospel teachings,” says Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, “including the heretical belief that material blessings are earned from God.”

Getty’s Sing! Conference seeks to highlight role worship music plays in spiritual formation, Great Commission
Worship music plays a significant role in both personal spiritual formation and the Great Commission — and it’s key to discipling the next generation in an increasingly dark world. That’s according to modern hymn writer Keith Getty, who in an interview with The Christian Post reflected on the pivotal role of music in biblical teachings and the need for Christians to stay rooted in their faith amid societal changes.

Are You a Lover of Good?
There seems to be something embedded within our sinful human nature that makes us quicker to see evil than good. There is something that draws our attention more naturally to sin than to righteousness, more easily to what is ugly in other people than what is beautiful.

Don’t Miss Gen Z’s Missionary Potential
What if God has ordained certain Gen Z traits to be used for his redemptive purposes?

How to Rethink Your Short-Term Trips
Here are some ideas for avoiding the mistakes that are common to short-term trips and helping redeem short-term trips to be more effective.

Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey
Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said. Andrea Williams was responding to a survey of CofE priests by The Times that found over half (53%) support priests being allowed to conduct same-sex weddings if they wish.