One megatrend that has significant implications for the local church that needs to be considered is the decline of the global fertility rate and its impact on aging, immigration and religion.
Proposed regulation in Sri Lanka targets churches’ religious freedom, Evangelicals warn
A proposed regulation in Sri Lanka targets Christian churches in the Buddhist-majority country, according to an Evangelical association. New churches trying to establish new worship sites are already required to register, and the proposal would make registration mandatory also for existing church venues, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Hospitality: The Forgotten Qualification
When considering the qualifications for elders, “able to teach” is often recognized as the one qualification uniquely required for the office (1 Tim. 3:2, Tit. 1:9). Certainly, the unique role of elders centers on “the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4). But another qualification is often missed or underdeveloped, which is vitally supplemental to the teaching ministry.
How Should I Spend My Time During the Final Days of the Year?
If you squander this time now, you’ll regret it later.
10 Mistakes I’ve Made in Preaching
We can learn from the mistakes and experiences of others.
Personal Convictions and Gospel Preaching
The pulpit is so much more than merely a place where a sermon is delivered on a text of Scripture. It is a place where the preacher exerts pastoral leadership, announces and promotes new initiatives, and so much more. Yet personal convictions should not get in the way of faithful gospel preaching.
Engage Bespoke Spirituality: Reflections from Conversations on Campus
Proximity used to suffice to find common worldviews; now, we must learn to live harmoniously with people of radically different faiths.
Summer Church Activities: 18 Fun Fellowship Ideas
A great way to reach families is with summer church activities! After all, God doesn’t take a sabbatical during summer months. How can your church seize the unique evangelism and fellowship opportunities of the season?
Bad Things Happen When Technology Gets Ahead of Strategy
Never forget that ideas drive the world, not technology.
The Critical First Five Minutes of Your Small Group
In this article, I want to talk about the introduction to the group Bible study & discussion time. What is a good introduction to do, and why is it important? Why do we need an introduction—or do we? If you use the suggestion in this article, you will never again struggle to keep people’s attention.
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