Exponential’s 2025 theme—Good, Great, Greater—is inspired by a calling God placed on our hearts years ago, and is rooted in the promise of John 14:12: “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” This big idea challenges churches—regardless of size, style or history—to step boldly into the greater things of kingdom multiplication. For us, this calling isn’t just a theory, it’s personal. It’s hard. And sometimes it feels counterintuitive. But the rewards? Eternal.
New church for the Costa Blanca
At the recent ACE Conference at the beginning of June, Bishop Andy Lines welcomed Bishop Josep Rosello to the diocese with a view to planting a new congregation in Benissa on the Costa Blanca in Spain. Married to Patrice, with a daughter Natalia, Bennisa is +Josep’s home town, at the centre of ten towns without an evangelical church and few opportunities to hear the great good news of Jesus Christ.
‘Evangelicals are bucking the trend’: Evangelical churches in Switzerland defy national decline in faith according to government report
Evangelical Christians in Switzerland are defying the nationwide decline in religious belief and practice, standing out for their commitment to regular worship, prayer, and spiritual engagement, according to newly released government data.
Pastor films as masked federal agents arrest Iranian Christian asylum-seekers in LA
The arrests sparked angst in the community and have concerned advocates of Iranian Christians who’ve fled persecution from the Islamic regime.
Humanitarian aid is an interfaith, bipartisan American value we have to restore
The sudden reduction in humanitarian aid by the Trump administration has had devastating consequences that will only grow over time.
Dissent against injustice inflicted upon ‘the least of these,’ García warns
“Dissent against any ideology that seeks to replace Christ … with political power, nationalism, lies or fear,” outgoing Moderator Juan García urged the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship during its annual General Assembly in St. Louis June 26. “As true Baptists, we must oppose any attempt to co-opt the gospel for political gain or to use the name of Jesus as a weapon instead of proclaiming him as good news for the oppressed, the poor and the marginalized,” said García, pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Newport News, Va.
Pastor calls for night prayer vigils in face of darkening world
Christians in Britain are being encouraged to revive the practice of night prayer vigils in light of the dire circumstances of the times. Jonathan Oloyede, who has been instrumental in organising mass prayer events in Britain over the last 20 years, said he had been stirred into action by last week’s parliamentary votes in favour of unrestricted abortion and assisted suicide, plus the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Canadians Choose Mid-Election Nominee as Primate
The Anglican Church of Canada has elected a new leader, but not from among the original slate of four candidates. The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th Primate of the denomination, but in a surprise move.
PCA votes to form committee to investigate Christian nationalism
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to form a committee to study the nature and influence of Christian nationalism within the theologically conservative denomination.
Do We Have Friends at Church – Or Are We a Lonely Crowd?
I’ve lost count of the number of Christians who’ve told me they either stopped attending or left because they couldn’t make any friends at church. They report that the church people were friendly enough. They were hospitable and welcoming. As one person told me, “They’re nice to you, but no one becomes your friend.” And it hurts when all that friendliness leads only to friendlessness.
“Thriving in Bivocational Ministry” featuring Kris Bentley
How can bivocational ministers and the congregations they serve thrive? In this conversation, Kris Bentley redefines bivocational ministry beyond traditional models, emphasizing shared leadership, congregational adaptability, and spiritual sustainability. She encourages both pastors and congregations to embrace bivocational ministry as a thriving, collaborative model of God’s call, rooted in sufficiency, creativity, and community engagement.
5 Ways to Prevent Pastoral Burnout
I can’t snap my fingers and give you a sabbatical, but if you or a pastor you know is on the brink of burnout, here are some things you can do to make regular rest a reality.
The 5 Hour Sermon: A Covo Preacher’s Guide
The most common question I get is this: how on earth do you do it? Let me share an overall approach that will help my fellow covo preachers navigate the time constraints that surround effective sermon preparation.
As a leader, there’s nothing more important than defining and protecting your team’s worship culture. A team’s success and failure rises on the health of its culture and how well it’s protected. But you can’t protect a culture if it hasn’t been defined. And you can’t truly lead unless you’ve defined what you’re leading toward.
The Case for Morning Devotions
God’s grace doesn’t eliminate our spiritual practices. Grace energizes them. Our spirituality is actualized by the grace of God.
Youth Group Ideas for Small Churches: Thrive With Fewer Attendees
Youth group ideas for small churches apply to most congregations. Serving in youth ministry at a smaller church brings blessings and challenges. If your youth group has a handful of kids (or just one or two faithful teens some weeks), don’t get discouraged. You’re not doing ministry “wrong.” And don’t compare your program to large, high-energy ones you see online.
Humanitarian aid is an interfaith, bipartisan American value we have to restore
The sudden reduction in humanitarian aid by the Trump administration has had devastating consequences that will only grow over time.
Dissent against injustice inflicted upon ‘the least of these,’ García warns
“Dissent against any ideology that seeks to replace Christ … with political power, nationalism, lies or fear,” outgoing Moderator Juan García urged the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship during its annual General Assembly in St. Louis June 26. “As true Baptists, we must oppose any attempt to co-opt the gospel for political gain or to use the name of Jesus as a weapon instead of proclaiming him as good news for the oppressed, the poor and the marginalized,” said García, pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Newport News, Va.
Pastor calls for night prayer vigils in face of darkening world
Christians in Britain are being encouraged to revive the practice of night prayer vigils in light of the dire circumstances of the times. Jonathan Oloyede, who has been instrumental in organising mass prayer events in Britain over the last 20 years, said he had been stirred into action by last week’s parliamentary votes in favour of unrestricted abortion and assisted suicide, plus the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Canadians Choose Mid-Election Nominee as Primate
The Anglican Church of Canada has elected a new leader, but not from among the original slate of four candidates. The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th Primate of the denomination, but in a surprise move.
PCA votes to form committee to investigate Christian nationalism
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to form a committee to study the nature and influence of Christian nationalism within the theologically conservative denomination.
Do We Have Friends at Church – Or Are We a Lonely Crowd?
I’ve lost count of the number of Christians who’ve told me they either stopped attending or left because they couldn’t make any friends at church. They report that the church people were friendly enough. They were hospitable and welcoming. As one person told me, “They’re nice to you, but no one becomes your friend.” And it hurts when all that friendliness leads only to friendlessness.
“Thriving in Bivocational Ministry” featuring Kris Bentley
How can bivocational ministers and the congregations they serve thrive? In this conversation, Kris Bentley redefines bivocational ministry beyond traditional models, emphasizing shared leadership, congregational adaptability, and spiritual sustainability. She encourages both pastors and congregations to embrace bivocational ministry as a thriving, collaborative model of God’s call, rooted in sufficiency, creativity, and community engagement.
5 Ways to Prevent Pastoral Burnout
I can’t snap my fingers and give you a sabbatical, but if you or a pastor you know is on the brink of burnout, here are some things you can do to make regular rest a reality.
The 5 Hour Sermon: A Covo Preacher’s Guide
The most common question I get is this: how on earth do you do it? Let me share an overall approach that will help my fellow covo preachers navigate the time constraints that surround effective sermon preparation.
"covo" is short for co-vocational.How to Create a Healthy Worship Culture for Your Team
As a leader, there’s nothing more important than defining and protecting your team’s worship culture. A team’s success and failure rises on the health of its culture and how well it’s protected. But you can’t protect a culture if it hasn’t been defined. And you can’t truly lead unless you’ve defined what you’re leading toward.
The Case for Morning Devotions
God’s grace doesn’t eliminate our spiritual practices. Grace energizes them. Our spirituality is actualized by the grace of God.
Youth Group Ideas for Small Churches: Thrive With Fewer Attendees
Youth group ideas for small churches apply to most congregations. Serving in youth ministry at a smaller church brings blessings and challenges. If your youth group has a handful of kids (or just one or two faithful teens some weeks), don’t get discouraged. You’re not doing ministry “wrong.” And don’t compare your program to large, high-energy ones you see online.
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