Over the past two decades, our attitudes toward transfer growth have shifted. A generation ago, we practically celebrated it. Today, there’s more caution. More scrutiny. More nuance.Of course, it’s also given rise to a few humorous descriptions: “shuffling the sheep,” “circulation of the saints,” and my personal favorite, “Christian musical chairs.” But behind the laughter is a serious conversation worth having. So, let me share eleven observations I’ve made over the years about this type of growth.
Rediscover the Mission Field Right Where You Live
Here are four ways to recognize and step into the mission field right in your own backyard.
Experts warn of a dangerous shift in American societal norms
The normalization of political violence is taking root in public life in the United States. Once shocking near-assassinations are now becoming grimly accepted chapters in political campaigns. Experts warn this signals a dangerous shift in societal norms — and the consequences are already unfolding, The Hill reported Sunday.
Also See: Threats against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attemptThe Rapid Rise of Killings by Police in Rural America
Last year, 1,260 people were killed by law enforcement—the highest level since data-crunching organizations began keeping track a decade ago. A major factor driving the upward trend is surprising: Sheriff’s departments that generally patrol more rural slices of America are killing more civilians.
Camp Mystic’s leader got a ‘life threatening’ flood alert. They evacuated an hour later.
Camp Mystic Executive Director Richard “Dick” Eastland did not begin to evacuate the young campers asleep in cabins near the rapidly rising Guadalupe River for more than an hour after he received a severe flood warning on his phone from the National Weather Service at 1:14 a.m. on July 4, the family said through a spokesman.
Also See: FEMA approved Camp Mystic appeals to exempt buildings from flood zoneOpinion: Lessons from Texas: We aren’t ready for today’s extreme weather
President Trump is not known as a compassionate man. But if he were, he’d probably be rethinking his decision to gut the federal programs that help families deal with weather disasters.
Also See: Documents Show FEMA Calls Went Unanswered. Kristi Noem Claims It's Fake News; Why Kristi Noem hates FEMAHow much Trump's 'big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs in every U.S. state over the next 10 years
Electricity prices are expected to surge higher throughout the next decade due to energy policy changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful" bill, according to a new analysis from Energy Innovation, a non-partisan energy and climate think tank.
Also See: Electricity companies plot massive 142% bill hike despite increasing risk of blackoutsExtreme heat is a threat to families. Trump's budget makes it harder to escape.
Each summer, millions of low-income Americans suffer in stifling homes, unable to afford the electricity needed to run an air conditioner. And as heat waves become more extreme across the country, we are also seeing record high overnight temperatures – meaning that families who rely on cooler nighttime temperatures for relief from the heat are unable to get cool at all. Each summer, prolonged exposure to extreme heat leads to a rising number of hospitalizations for high blood pressure, cardiovascular strain, dangerous dehydration – and worse. At the same time, the cost of electricity to run air conditioning this summer is rising faster than the overall rate of inflation and is now at the highest level in at least 12 years. Many families simply cannot afford the cost of home energy.
4 Things to Do When You’re in a Preaching Slump
At times, we find ourselves in a preaching slump. When we do, what can we do to get refocused and reenergized?
How to Make the Call to Worship Meaningful in Contemporary Worship Services
The call to worship is one of the oldest practices in the Christian tradition, yet in many contemporary church settings, it has either disappeared or taken on new forms that lack intentionality. While today’s worship services often emphasize spontaneity, creativity, and relevance, these values don’t need to be at odds with a strong theological grounding. A meaningful call to worship can both anchor a service in Scripture and stir hearts for active, Spirit-led participation. Whether your congregation meets in a traditional sanctuary or a rented school gymnasium, the call to worship can still serve as a holy moment.
‘Measles really is an airplane ride away’: experts warn of outbreak amid summer travel
The US is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in 33 years, according to figures released this week. Driven by an outbreak in Texas, the US has now seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992. Experts said they expect the growth in measles cases to continue, spurred on in part by the summer travel season. The best way to prevent measles is to be vaccinated against the disease.
Why the Church Needs More Than Sermons to Make Disciples
Here’s why preaching is essential, but not sufficient, for disciple-making in the life of the church.
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