Study finds ‘Quiet Revival’ report has boosted evangelicals’ confidence in sharing faith
Winter storm prompts cancellations, online services as it brings precipitation to over half the country
A winter storm that spread snow, freezing rain and sleet across the United States from New Mexico to Maine prompted the cancellation of Sunday services, events and annual meetings for Episcopal churches in its path.
GSFA Primates Reaffirm Anglican Communion Ties
The primates of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) reaffirmed their commitment to the Anglican Communion and worked on a strategic plan to become “an increasingly effective instrument for the reform of the Communion.” They met in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, on January 14-17.
Pastor in Mexico jailed, expelled for refusing to participate in Catholic ritual
Officials in a village in southern Mexico’s Oaxaca state detained for five days and then expelled a Protestant pastor for refusing to participate in Catholic church rituals, according to a U.K-based advocacy group.
Freshers' fair organisers back down after blocking church stall
A company that organises the freshers’ fair at Goldsmiths University has backed down from its decision to ban a church from the event, following an intervention by The Christian Institute.
Foreign aid cuts leave Gen Alpha increasingly exposed to leprosy, Christian aid charity warns
Children in some of the world’s poorest communities are facing a growing risk of leprosy, as reductions in overseas aid undermine efforts to detect and treat the disease, according to The Leprosy Mission Great Britain.
Varieties of Gifts: Applying Strategic Thinking in the Parish
Too often parishes try to decide what to do before they have discerned who they are becoming. The strategy must come first.
The 5 Myths of Church Building (and Why They Cost Churches Millions) - Part 1
Thom and Jess are joined by Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group, who are “The Church Facility Experts.” In this two-part series, we discuss the five myths of church building and why they cost churches millions.
Also See: The 5 Myths of Church Building (and Why They Cost Churches Millions) - Part 2When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough
“Equipping the saints” is vital for a church’s multiplication efforts. As we train future planters, pastors and missionaries to go from our churches—and frankly, as we train small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, deacons and every other role in our churches—we must transition our equipping efforts from being merely formative to being transformative.
The Art of Clear Teaching and Preaching
Murray Capill suggests nine things to work on if you want to be clear in your Bible teaching and preaching (whether that is a sermon, a Bible talk, a devotion, a lesson for kids, or any other ministry of the word).
J. C. Ryle was the first Bishop of Liverpool and a leading nineteenth century Evangelical in the Church of England.How to Coach New Worship Leaders: A Repeatable Path from ‘Helper’ to ‘Leader’
If you want to train a worship leader, the process usually starts long before anyone hands them a microphone. It begins when a faithful helper shows up early, stays late, and quietly learns how ministry really works. Most churches don’t lack talent. They lack a clear pathway that turns willingness into leadership.
Making Sense of Praying With Faith
Few means of grace are so well known and yet so misunderstood as the “prayer of faith” or the act of “praying by faith.”
Why Volunteer Recruitment Requires Repetition
Volunteer recruitment is one of those tasks where repetition is key.
Following Jesus in the Age of Influencers
How can Christians leverage the power of digital tools to serve the purposes of God, not conform to the patterns of social media influencers?
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