You’ve read the books, been to the conferences and tried everything you can think of, but the back door of your church is always wide open. What is going on?
Leaving One Church for Another Close By
...when a problem arises in your current church, or you disagree with the direction of the church, or you just feel like a change, it’s possible to attend elsewhere. Is this okay?
WCC calls on President Trump to follow international law for a just peace in Gaza
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay has described the proposal of US President Trump as “tantamount to proposing full-scale ethnic cleansing and neo-colonization of the homeland of the 2 million Palestinians of Gaza.”
Related article: Even red-state leaders are slowly waking up to Trump's 'deranged' plans: Ex-GOP strategist‘The church of fear is still in effect,’ author says
The fear and rage that drove evangelical support for Donald Trump has not abated since his return to office, journalist and author Christine Emba observed during a webinar on Christianity and democracy hosted by the Brookings Institution.
United Methodists express solidarity with immigrants
United Methodists have joined other Christians opposing President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and promising to continue their immigration ministries.
Churches educating congregants on how to respond if ICE shows up
Religious groups are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst now that immigration raids can be conducted in churches, schools and other spaces historically off limits to such actions.
Related artices: CBF joins Quakers in lawsuit against ICE raids in churches and ICE raids in churches violate conservative principlesJD Vance accidentally directed us to a crucial moral question
Theology isn’t usually part of the job description for America’s vice president, but that’s not stopping JD Vance from giving it a try just a couple of weeks into his new position.
Related article: Amid criticism from religious detractors, Vance speaks at religious freedom summitDevelop the Art of Being an Associate Pastor
Once we’ve built the theological and spiritual foundations of associate-pastor ministry, we can turn to the practical dynamics of serving fruitfully while being “second.” While understanding our position and cultivating the right heart posture are essential, the daily execution of our responsibilities requires specific skills, strategies, and wisdom. This article explores how associate pastors can provide meaningful leadership while honoring our supporting role.
2 Tips for Implementing Personal Bible Reading
It’s pretty much impossible to turn off “preacher mode.” What do we do then? How do we implement a personal Bible reading time?
Rediscovering the power of prayer
In today's fast-paced world, where schedules are packed and to-do lists never seem to end, it's easy to lose touch with the people who matter most. Amid the chaos, carving out time for prayer often feels like an impossible task. Yet, as Christians, nurturing our spiritual lives through regular communication with God is essential. Perhaps it's time to rekindle the passion for prayer by reflecting on its profound importance.
8 Ways Church Tech Is Way More Than Computers
When people hear the term “church tech,” their minds often jump straight to computers, software, and audio-visual equipment. While these elements are undeniably important, the concept of church tech extends far beyond just hardware and gadgets. It encompasses tools and strategies that enhance worship, improve communication, and enable ministry to flourish in a rapidly changing world.
How Small Groups Benefit the Whole Church
Fostering genuine community and spiritual growth within a church can be challenging. While Sunday services provide a critical gathering point for worship and teaching, small groups play a vital role in enriching the church experience for individuals and the broader congregation. By offering opportunities for deeper connections, personalized discipleship, and collaborative ministry, small groups benefit the whole church in profound ways.
There is more than one way to deny the faith (basically, there are two)
What does it mean to “deny the faith”? Fundamentally, it is to walk away from following the Lord Jesus. To deny the faith is to reject him. There are two basic ways anybody might deny the faith and reject Jesus.
‘Practicing the Way’ in the Church: Analyzing the Comer Option
“Protestant circles need a new pedagogical strategy,” Carl Trueman recently claimed. “It is striking that in the New Testament and in the early second century (see, for example, the Didache) Christians and pagans were differentiated not simply by what they believed but by how they behaved. The Christian community must have a practical, moral distinctiveness.”
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