Gary McIntosh and Charles Arn wrote a deeply insightful book several years ago titled What Every Pastor Should Know. As someone who values both research and real-life church application, I find the data in this book incredibly helpful. One of the most eye-opening sections focuses on church member retention—and the patterns behind why people drop out. The findings are not only illuminating; they’re actionable.
7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church
In this video Crossway Podcast shares an audio essay written and read by Megan Hill entitled "7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church." Megan Hill serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church from Crossway.
What’s your church: Republican? Democrat? Independent? Gospel?
It is rare to see a government agency surrender its regulatory mandate not through legislative or regulatory amendment but by way of a linguistic sleight of hand.
Hyper Politicized, Hyper Calvinism, and Hyper Individualism
...in this hyper-politicized culture we live in now, when someone asks me why I’m not a Democrat or a Republican, I have no problem saying, “Because I am ashamed.” And I am. Folks that argue about false equivalencies miss the point: the lesser of two evils is still evil. I can’t reconcile or rationalize that. I’m glad that others are able to. To me, the extremes are destroying everyone between them. Conversations are becoming toxic, and as a result no one has them.
Global South Leaders Condemn New Welsh Primate
Anglican leaders from across the Global South condemned the July 30 election of the Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, a partnered lesbian, as Archbishop of Wales, describing it as a sign of the end times, an “abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints” and “another painful nail in the coffin of Anglican orthodoxy.”
Also See: Response of the Church of Nigeria to the Election of Bishop Cherry Vann as Archbishop of WalesVOICES: Do people choose same-sex attraction?
The percentage of people who experience same-sex attraction is relatively small, whereas the sexual temptations faced by the vast majority of people are of a heterosexual nature.
The Bible instructs Christians to refrain from every type of sexual sin. "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body" (1 Corinthians 6:18).
Encountering Baptist Sacramentalism at an Anglican College
While Wycliffe College rightly advertises itself as an evangelical college, several caveats to that identity surprised me as an evangelical Baptist (FEB) beginning my studies.
Also See: More Anon—A Conference with Fleming RutledgeHow Do I Know I’m Called to Be a Pastor?
For many believers, the idea of becoming a pastor stirs both excitement and uncertainty. It’s a role that carries significant spiritual responsibility—preaching God’s Word, shepherding a congregation, offering counsel, and leading in times of both joy and crisis. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I know if I’m called to be a pastor?” you’re not alone. Discerning a pastoral calling is a deeply personal process that requires prayer, reflection, and wise counsel.
When Pastors Reach Their Limit: Reflections From the Pulpit
Pastor attrition is more than a number. What do pastors say about why they left their previous church? What’s the story behind their move?
Don’t Miss Her: Gospel Intentionality in a New School Year
As women who follow Jesus, we are called to live with eyes wide open and hearts tuned to the Gospel. In all the newness of fall, it’s easy to miss what matters most: the people God is placing right in front of us.
Start the School Year Off Right With Routine Vaccinations
With outbreaks of communicable and once eradicated diseases on the rise, a focus on vaccination can help keep communities safe.
Record share of US kindergartners missed required vaccinations last year, ahead of surge in measles cases
“As pediatricians, we know that immunizing children helps them stay healthy, and when everyone can be immunized, it’s harder for diseases to spread in our communities,” Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the AAP, said in a statement. “At this moment when preventable diseases are on the rise, we need clear, effective communication from government leaders recommending immunizations as the best way to ensure children’s immune systems are prepared to fight dangerous diseases.”
This week, the organization reaffirmed its longstanding position that non-medical exemptions to school immunization requirements should be eliminated.
Conversion has two halves, two sides of the same coin: repentance and faith.
Simple Practices to Build Consistent Family Worship
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy for families to become disconnected from intentional spiritual practices. Between school, work, sports, and errands, setting aside time to worship together at home can feel like one more item on an overflowing to-do list. Yet throughout history, the home has always been one of the most natural and vital places for cultivating faith. Family worship does not have to be complicated or lengthy. In fact, the most impactful moments are often the simplest—reading Scripture together, offering short prayers, or singing a song before bedtime. What matters most is consistency and the desire to grow in faith as a family.
Who Gave You The Right?
The sanctified instinct of the Christian heart should not be to discourage but to encourage, not to further demoralize other people but to give them strength, to give them heart, to give them courage. It is no virtue to add to the weight other people bear, but to come alongside them to share the heavy burdens they are already carrying. God has not called us to weaken their knees but to strengthen them, not to lower their hands but to help raise them, not to give them reason to mourn but to dry their already-crying eyes.
Does Online Evangelism Actually Work?
In an increasingly digital world, the church has had to adapt its methods for sharing the gospel. From livestreamed services and faith-based podcasts to Instagram devotionals and YouTube testimonies, the landscape of outreach has changed dramatically in just a few decades. But as churches invest more time and resources into digital strategies, one question keeps surfacing: does online evangelism actually work?
This week, the organization reaffirmed its longstanding position that non-medical exemptions to school immunization requirements should be eliminated.
As a social worker who for a quarter of a century worked with children at risk and their families and other caregivers, I am well-acquainted with what can happen to children when they and their mothers are not vaccinated against measles. Measles is NOT a harmless childhood disease.What Your Kids Need More than a Salvation Prayer
Conversion has two halves, two sides of the same coin: repentance and faith.
Simple Practices to Build Consistent Family Worship
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy for families to become disconnected from intentional spiritual practices. Between school, work, sports, and errands, setting aside time to worship together at home can feel like one more item on an overflowing to-do list. Yet throughout history, the home has always been one of the most natural and vital places for cultivating faith. Family worship does not have to be complicated or lengthy. In fact, the most impactful moments are often the simplest—reading Scripture together, offering short prayers, or singing a song before bedtime. What matters most is consistency and the desire to grow in faith as a family.
Who Gave You The Right?
The sanctified instinct of the Christian heart should not be to discourage but to encourage, not to further demoralize other people but to give them strength, to give them heart, to give them courage. It is no virtue to add to the weight other people bear, but to come alongside them to share the heavy burdens they are already carrying. God has not called us to weaken their knees but to strengthen them, not to lower their hands but to help raise them, not to give them reason to mourn but to dry their already-crying eyes.
Does Online Evangelism Actually Work?
In an increasingly digital world, the church has had to adapt its methods for sharing the gospel. From livestreamed services and faith-based podcasts to Instagram devotionals and YouTube testimonies, the landscape of outreach has changed dramatically in just a few decades. But as churches invest more time and resources into digital strategies, one question keeps surfacing: does online evangelism actually work?
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