In those final moments of Jesus’s time with his disciples, Jesus gave them a promise. He told them power would come, not for dominance or control, but for witness. He invited them to be bearers of the good news, starting where they were and moving outward to places they never imagined.
Conservative churches also need to reclaim evangelism. Indeed, both conservative and progressive churches need to reclaim authentic Christianity, a faith grounded firmly in the teaching and life of Jesus Christ.Creatively Engaging Your Community While Remaining True to Who You Are
Vital churches find new and creative ways to engage their neighbors. But that doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning the best of what your church has always been. Paul Nixon explains how churches can adapt their strengths to engage their neighbors in authentic ways.
Is Your Church as Volunteer-Friendly as You Think?
...why is it still so common for churches to struggle with a lack of volunteers? Maybe it’s because our churches aren’t as volunteer-friendly as we believe they are. Let’s examine three ways we can foster a more welcoming and effective volunteer culture.
Lack of Focus on Clean and Well-Supplied Restrooms: The Unforced Error Series
An “unforced error” is a term borrowed from sports, especially tennis, meaning a mistake made due to one’s own lapse rather than being forced by an opponent. In everyday language, it refers to an avoidable mistake or misstep, typically resulting from a lack of attention or care rather than external pressure. Thom and Jess examine one of the most common unforced errors in this podcast: lack of focus on clean and well-supplied restrooms.
Also See: Lack of Guest-Friendly Signage and Markers: The Unforced Error SeriesFaith leaders, lawmakers argue GOP bill benefits the ultra-wealthy by hurting the poor
‘May your will be done, and may this bill be killed,’ said the Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, general minister and president of the Disciples of Christ.
Also See: Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a huge, ugly disaster; Iowa bishop responds to senator’s comments, asks her to serve all people as she would serve JesusBishops in California’s six Episcopal dioceses issue statement on immigration protests
The diocesan bishops of the six Episcopal dioceses in California issued a statement on June 10 responding to the federal immigration raids in Los Angeles and subsequent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, as well as the Trump administration’s decision to send soldiers to the area against the wishes of California leaders.
Politics of Hate shows how groups use faith, Scripture to justify attacks on the ‘other’
Jesus told his disciples to love their neighbors and even their enemies and “those who persecute you.” But today, some of Jesus’ politically active followers have defied that command and “darkened America’s political soul by constructing a biblical justification for hate,” argues a new book.
Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage Stalls
Most Americans approve of same-sex marriage, according to Gallup, but support has stopped growing, mirroring a similar plateau among pastors.
What Churches Need to Know About Smart Glasses
Unfortunately, the key features of these glasses that are enhancing lives in one demographic can be exploited by others with harmful intent.
Discipling Our Children in the Gospel
Children's ministry plays a vital role in discipling our children. See how we can entrust the treasure of the gospel to the next generation.
Senior Summer Suggestions for Youth Ministry Leaders
Senior summer is what comes after graduations galore. Once the pomp and circumstance fades away, students are still in a waiting space for the future to arrive. Sure, graduates have stuff to do, like jobs, missions trips, vacations, and maybe camp. But they’re in a waiting game to leave home and start “adulting.”
Long-tempered?
It’s a peculiarity of the English language that, although we identify people as short-tempered, we have no equivalent “long-tempered.” Yet this, read literally, is the very thing that 1 Corinthians 13 identifies as the first quality of love. Most modern translations capture this as “love is patient,” but older versions, with their translation “love suffereth long” (e.g., ASV), provide a more literal translation of the original. Love, Paul tells us, is “long-tempered”—it bears with; it endures.
Questions You Should Ask Before Going on a Mission Trip
Short-term mission trips are often framed as noble acts of charity, yet behind the feel-good narratives lies a deeper question: Are we truly helping, or mostly serving our own sense of purpose at the cost of those we intend to aid?
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