Monday's Catch: 'The Essential Purpose of the Church' And More

The Essential Purpose of the Church
When you think of church, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?

Why Are 30% of Your “Active” Church Members Absent on a Given Sunday?
Are any of you old enough to remember “perfect attendance awards”?

The little-known history of the Nativity play
In the run-up to Christmas, primary schools and Sunday schools often put on Nativity plays. This custom, however, is a surprisingly modern tradition. Here is its story.

True Organizational Change Requires a Little Chaos
Have you ever heard this quote? “Chaos often breeds life, while order breeds habit.” – Henry Adams, American Historian.

7 Essential Qualities for Facing Looming Ministry Transitions
By intentionally cultivating these seven qualities, pastors can do more than survive the transitions in the year ahead.

Keith Getty urges worship artists to prioritize depth over trends, talks power of Christmas hymns 

In an age when worship music trends come and go, modern hymnwriter Keith Getty is making a different appeal to artists and congregations alike: prioritize depth and scriptural soundness over popularity.

10 Mistakes I Made When Reading the Bible
Your reading experience will be far richer if you learn—as I’m doing—to avoid these common mistakes.

Have You Lost the Ability to Think Deeply?
We need to ask ourselves if entertainment is affecting our spiritual growth.