While it is essential to care for the flock, a church that only looks inward risks losing sight of its mission and identity as God’s people in the world. Christ’s call to his church has always been outward focused: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19).
'We risk losing more than income': Farmers have a new beef with the Trump administration
The executive director of Northern New Mexico’s food bank, The Food Depot, says the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture’s elimination of a program that connected food banks to local food producers is “devastating.” The Regional Farm to Food Bank program, created under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, is currently funded through the USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance, one of two federal programs the USDA recently canceled.
Small banks in mostly red districts could lose funding under new Trump order
The Trump administration is targeting a federal program that subsidizes small banks in some of the poorest communities across the country, particularly in red states, as part of a wider White House push to reduce the size of government.
Rio Grande bishop ‘insulted’ by Trump DHS letter implying migrant shelter may have broken laws
The Trump administration, in its escalating crackdown on both legal and illegal immigration, has halted government funding for migrant shelters, including one operated by the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande’s Borderland Ministries, while suggesting without evidence that the diocese and other organizations sheltering migrants may have broken the law.
Related: New York bishop condemns Trump administration’s attempt to deport Palestinian protesterAmong Christian ministries, two opposing views of Trump’s sudden, chaotic aid cuts
Evangelicals were essential in reelecting Donald Trump. Now, his sudden and drastic cuts to aid programs are forcing some evangelical nonprofits to end work and fire personnel, while Focus on the Family and other conservative groups praise the aid cuts and deny any harm is being done.
VOICES: Is Gen Z truly experiencing a religious revival?
My Christian higher education colleagues and I are witnessing a trend-reversal emerging among Gen Z teens and young adults — and not just at Asbury University. In the last few years, we have seen....
Related: Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faithWhat Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves
Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the church. He shares his wisdom in this episode.
Engaging with “Practicing the Way”: Nine Thoughts on John Mark Comer’s Best Seller
Pastor Daniel Schreiner explains why he warns his church members against reading Practicing the Way and following its advice.
"We Will Go (Send Us)"
"We Will Go (Send Us)" is from Emu Youth's album No Love Is Higher. It make a good "sending out" song for the conclusion of a service.
Steered by Spectacle: Jacques Ellul and the Illusion of Online Engagement
Social media platforms deceive us into thinking we’re accomplishing more than we are.
When Small Groups Replace Sunday Church Attendance
In recent years, a growing trend has emerged in many Christian communities: believers are increasingly prioritizing small group gatherings over traditional Sunday church attendance. This shift raises important questions about the role of corporate worship, discipleship, and the future of the local church. While small groups offer intimacy and accountability, can they truly replace the significance of gathering in Sunday church attendance?
Mississippi reports first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu strain in US since 2017
Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since 2017, with quarantine and depopulation efforts already underway.
7 Ways to Live Out God’s Command to Be Fruitful and Multiply—Beyond Just Having Children
God’s command to “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) is often associated solely with procreation. While growing families is one way to fulfill this directive, its meaning extends far beyond childbirth. This divine instruction calls believers to increase and expand in every area of life—spiritually, relationally, and even professionally. Living out this command means using our God-given abilities to bring abundance into the world in ways that glorify Him. Here are seven powerful ways to live out this command beyond just having children.
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