...churches do not thrive by running faster. They thrive by growing healthier.
The Church Number: 60% The Power of a Personal Invitation
A surprisingly high number of churchgoers attend because someone simply invited them. In this episode, Sam and Thom unpack why 60% might be the most overlooked and powerful number in church outreach today.
Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?
Are there times when you struggle to sense God’s presence and power in your ministry?
How Trump’s Greenland threats amount to an implicit rejection of the legal principles of Nuremberg
The claim that national security can justify territorial acquisition marks a sharp break from the principles the US championed after World War II.
Which threatens American Christianity more: ICE or Cities Church protesters?
American Christians need a more robust sense of sacred connection to one another.
If I wasn’t Methodist, I might be Buddhist
My Methodist heart was 'strangely warmed' in the dead of winter in North Carolina by a stalwart group of Buddhist monks walking for peace.
Finding Satan: The Origins of the Evil One
n recent years, interest has resurged in the role of heavenly beings in the Bible, including the “backstory” of God’s adversary (variously known as the Devil, Satan, and the Evil One). Much of what is said and written alludes to a series of key Old Testament texts—but what do those passages actually say?
You're not the World's CEO
Pastors, especially those serving congregations in transition or decline, often believe—sometimes unconsciously - that they must be everything to everyone: preacher, teacher, administrator, counselor, fundraiser, visionary, community activist, custodian, and friend. The truth is that you are not the CEO of the world.
A Liturgical Theology of Preaching—When is the Sermon?
This is the second essay is a special series by the Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, Professor of Liturgics at Seminary of the Southwest. There will be eight installments in this series presented in intervals through the winter of 2026. A “round up” with links to all eight essays will be available in the spring.
How Much Church Tech Is Too Much
At what point does technology in worship stop serving the church and start shaping it?
Concerns raised over theological bias in AI Bible chatbots
Concerns about the theological influence of AI-powered Bible chatbots were raised at a conference held earlier this month and hosted by the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Divinity.
The conference followed the publication of new research by Bible Society into how artificial intelligence interprets Scripture.
Small Group Leader Burnout Is Real and It Is Preventable
Burnout is not a character flaw. It is often a leadership systems problem. And the good news is this. It is preventable.
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