Monday's Catch: 'No One Is Ever Too Old to Be Used by God' And More

No One Is Ever Too Old to Be Used by God

Randy Alcorn reminds us that age is not a barrier that prevents God from using us for his purposes.

Age, however, can be a denominational and local church barrier for older Christians to a larger role in their church.

Cliques, exclusion top reasons Americans aren't getting more involved in their churches: survey
Exclusion and the existence of cliques are the most common reasons why Americans don't want to get more involved in their churches and houses of worship, even though most don't report any negative experiences with their congregations, a new survey suggests.

The Curious Case of the Christian Reformed Church
Two years ago, in a move that surprised almost everyone, the synod of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC) voted 123–53 to affirm that “unchastity” in the Heidelberg Catechism includes adultery, premarital sex, extramarital sex, polyamory, pornography, and homosexual sex. “What now?” asked an article in the denominational publication, The Banner, two weeks later. “How will this decision play out?”

Understanding Evangelical Identity: A Call for Clarity and Commitment
Research on evangelical Identity and public perception presents significant implications for how we lead, evangelize, and define ourselves.

From Genesis to Judgment: Original Sin Fully Explained
Why does so much evil exist in the world? Why do men murder? Why do countries go to war? Why do people exploit others? Why do we live in a world marked by human evil? Foundational to answering these questions is the doctrine of original sin.

Why Many New Pastors Don’t Survive Their First Five Years—and How We Can Fix This
Newer pastors burnout generally not because regular preaching and teaching are more difficult than they expected, but because these activities too often happen under the stress of sharp conflict.

Seven Reasons We Should Encourage Our Members Not to Use Their Smartphones or Tablets in Worship Services 

Thom Rainer explains why he thinks that it is a good idea for church leaders to encourage church members and attendees to tur off their portable electronic devices during church services.

What Can We Do About All the Problems? We Can Keep Showing Up
You can’t follow Jesus and turn a blind eye to those who are suffering while enjoying personal peace and prosperity. It’s simply not an option for a disciple, or a church full of disciples.