Young, evangelical, and African American churchgoers ask the most.
Here’s HELP for navigating a ‘purple’ church in an election year
In every election year, pastors face the reality of political conflict and tension in their congregations. This year is that and more.
7 Tips for Keeping Cool in Hot Times
How do we stay cool in hot times? How do we keep the lines of communication open when we honestly disagree with each other?
2 Very Different Ways of Reading People We Disagree With
Which approach do we take when we read someone who differs with us, or is from outside our “camp” or “group”?
10 Current Challenges to Christian Worship
This article was originally posted on Reformed Worship, titled "Detterman's Top Ten List." I have provided links to both versions, the one on Church Leaders and the one on Reformed Worship. I definitely recommend that you read it.
Jonathan Edwards and the Spiritual Benefits of Church Music
Christianity has always been a singing faith and music plays a big role in the life of the church. But church music is also controversial. Some people leave a church because of music, while others join a church because of music. Some churches split because of music, and others make a lot of money from their music. Jonathan Edwards, a pastor-theologian from 300 years ago, can help us step away from the politics of church music for a bit to consider the theology of church music.
Five Reasons Your Worship Music May Not Be Clicking
Church Answers does two major types of evaluation of music in church worship services. The first approach uses a secret guest to get their first impressions. In the second approach, Church Answers uses a trained and highly competent church musician to evaluate the music from both a philosophical and technical aspect. Sam and Thom look at five common issues in these technical evaluations.
7 Summer Faith Builders for Families to Try Together
Here are 7 faith builders tailor-made for families to use as summer family activities.
Why Nursery Ministry Is Not Babysitting
I want to give a big shout out to the people who serve in the nursery. Nursery ministry is not babysitting. I believe it is ministry at the most critical time in a person’s life. Babies can learn about God. In fact, infants and toddlers learn more during those early years than at any other time in life.
How Do Short-Term Mission Trips Impact Local Churches?
While we know short-term mission trips impact individuals, what about the impact these trips have on the local churches sending these teams?
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