When we expand our vision, we can see several trends in global Christianity in 2025 that give us good news about the kingdom of God.
Water and Wilderness Church Combines Nature and Worship
There’s a perennial question at church meetings: What should we do to draw people to church? An Episcopal priest believes he has found one way.
Fact Check: Do Refugee Resettlement Organizations Promote Illegal Immigration?
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily suspending the United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP), a number of public figures have criticized several of the refugee resettlement organizations that carry out the program. Some of these criticisms appear to have come from a misunderstanding of how USRAP works and what refugee resettlement entails.
Related article: Most Evangelicals say US has 'moral responsibility' to accept refugees: pollTrump isn’t defending religious communities — he’s waging war on them
The Trump administration is already the most harmful to religious freedom in modern American history.
Related articles: Episcopal Church joins religious freedom lawsuit challenging ICE enforcement actions in churches and Trump reestablishes White House Faith Office, places Paula White-Cain in chargeCulture wars caused evangelicals to vote against their interests, author says
Right-wing influencers propelled Donald Trump to power by spreading misinformation that convinced the MAGA base to support political agendas detrimental to their own interests, according to Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.
Related article: GOP slammed over 'bait and switch' on Trump campaign promiseWSJ editorial board warns that Trump is 'threatening to repeat' a first-term 'blunder'
The conservative editorial board of the Wall Street Journal has a dire warning for President Donald Trump: don't make the same mistakes on trade policy you did in your last term.
Related articles: Illinois farmers brace for fallout from tariff war and freeze on USAID programs, USAID cuts dire for nation’s farmers, advocate says, and ‘Ridiculous blunder’: Trump wades into California’s water wars – and strikes some of his strongest supportersIs No-Contact a Biblical Response to Toxic Relationships?
I seem to meet more and more Christians who have no-contact relationships with members of their family or people they once considered close friends. Some grievance or wound—something that has caused deep hurt or emotional turmoil—has led the offended to want nothing to do with the offender. But is no contact a biblical response in such situations? In most cases, I don’t think so.
Should We Expect to Be Slain in the Spirit?
...is this phenomenon biblical? Does Scripture support such displays as a normative work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? Or has it become another expression of emotionalism, untethered from sound doctrine? In this article we will examine the practice of being slain in the Spirit, the theological claims behind it, and its alignment or lack thereof with biblical teaching.
Easy Stagecraft Tips Any Church Can Use
Creating an engaging and inspiring environment for worship doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With thoughtful stagecraft, churches of any size can enhance their services and communicate messages more effectively. From lighting to set design, small changes can make a big impact on the overall atmosphere. Here are some practical stagecraft tips to help churches improve.
How to Read the Bible like Jesus
As Christ’s followers, we’re called to imitate him in the way we live (Mark 8:34; 1 Cor 11:1). We tend to think of this command in terms of how we act, speak, and think. But what about how we read the Bible?
Should We Pray Written Prayers? The Surprising Scriptural Basis for Scripted Prayer
Over the past several decades, evangelicals have increasingly accepted written (i.e., scripted) prayers from liturgical traditions. This reception is partly due to the influence of the ecumenical movement of the twentieth century, partly due to their perceived novelty, but also partly because evangelicals are rediscovering the real value of scripted prayers. Yet for evangelicals, the question naturally arises: Does the Bible support the use of written prayers, or must prayers always be extemporaneous?
How Can Small Groups Make Disciples?
Small groups have become a vital part of fostering spiritual growth and community. These intimate gatherings, often held in homes or smaller church spaces, provide opportunities for believers to connect, learn, and support each other. But can small groups truly make disciples, as Jesus commanded in the Great Commission? The answer lies in understanding the unique dynamics and potential of these gatherings.
Easy Stagecraft Tips Any Church Can Use
Creating an engaging and inspiring environment for worship doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With thoughtful stagecraft, churches of any size can enhance their services and communicate messages more effectively. From lighting to set design, small changes can make a big impact on the overall atmosphere. Here are some practical stagecraft tips to help churches improve.
How to Read the Bible like Jesus
As Christ’s followers, we’re called to imitate him in the way we live (Mark 8:34; 1 Cor 11:1). We tend to think of this command in terms of how we act, speak, and think. But what about how we read the Bible?
Should We Pray Written Prayers? The Surprising Scriptural Basis for Scripted Prayer
Over the past several decades, evangelicals have increasingly accepted written (i.e., scripted) prayers from liturgical traditions. This reception is partly due to the influence of the ecumenical movement of the twentieth century, partly due to their perceived novelty, but also partly because evangelicals are rediscovering the real value of scripted prayers. Yet for evangelicals, the question naturally arises: Does the Bible support the use of written prayers, or must prayers always be extemporaneous?
How Can Small Groups Make Disciples?
Small groups have become a vital part of fostering spiritual growth and community. These intimate gatherings, often held in homes or smaller church spaces, provide opportunities for believers to connect, learn, and support each other. But can small groups truly make disciples, as Jesus commanded in the Great Commission? The answer lies in understanding the unique dynamics and potential of these gatherings.
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