Attention church members of congregations with an average attendance of 400 or more: If you are happy with your current pastors, hold on to them. You will have a challenge finding the successor to your pastor, especially if you want them to be 35 to 45 years old and with at least ten years of lead pastor experience.
Background checks are essential for kids’ ministry. No one knows how many churches do them.
Many denominations have passed new policies and procedures to make their churches safer for kids — few check to see if churches follow them.
The story of the women of Pentecost
Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story....
The Gospel According to the Fellowship Hall
The Ten Commandments and the Great Commandment remind us that our sin sets us in hostility with God and with our fellow man. Therefore, the gospel of Jesus Christ must bring reconciliation on both of these levels too.
Stop Swiping, Start Serving
"I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that in the past few weeks, you have probably not gotten rip-roaring drunk nor participated in a debauched drinking party. You have probably not given yourself over to rampant sexual immorality or a life obsessed with sensuality. At least, I hope not."
10 Things You Should Know about the Fruit of the Spirit
This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series.
7 Good Questions to Shepherd Leaders in their Spiritual Life
We are first Christians by faith through grace, our (spiritual) leadership follows by calling through gifting. The order of priority helps us live out our values.
Do People Need an Exciting Sunday Worship Service?
Strictly speaking, God never says the goal of the church gathering is excitement. It’s edification for God’s glory. We meet to stir up one another to love and good works, not simply to have an emotionally electrifying time. We meet to behold God’s glory in Christ through his Word, responding in ways appropriate to his self-revelation (Heb. 10:24; 2 Cor. 3:18).
4 Truths the Next Generation Needs to Know About the Church
Rather than complain about the church’s faults and criticize those who leave, we need to disciple students to stay and love the church.
How to Make Youth Camp Count
Greg Stier shares 5 simple ways to ensure summer camp is a life-changing experience for teens.
Healthy Small Group Prayer: 5 Simple, Christ-Centered Practices
If you know God is present with you and his power is with you when you meet, how would you pray differently than you do now?
6 Things That Aren’t Discipleship
Sometimes it’s helpful to define what something is by thinking about what it is not. Here are six things that aren’t discipleship.
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