Tuesday's Catch: 'Creating a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church' And More

Creating a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church: An Interview with Jeff Cranston
Thom and Jess interview Pastor Jeff Cranston, Lowcountry Community Church, about creating a culture of evangelism.

More Christians think US gov't should help care for vulnerable children at home and abroad: Barna
A lower percentage of Christians in the United States believe that churches and believers have a responsibility to help care for orphans, while a higher percentage believes that the U.S. government should take more responsibility to care for vulnerable children worldwide, according to new data.

The Barna Group released new research based on responses collected from 3,351 self-identified Christian adults between Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, commissioned by the Faith to Action initiative and the Martin James Foundation. Results were compared to findings from a similar survey of 3,000 self-identified Christians conducted between Nov. 11 and Dec. 3, 2020.

American farmers dealt new blow as Trump's Iran war escalates
As the U.S.–Israeli bombardment of Iran continues with no end in sight, the economic shockwaves are already hitting American farmers, with some struggling to buy fertilizer and gasoline prices rising.

The war zone sits at the crossroads of the world’s fertilizer supply. Since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran a week ago, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near standstill. The waterway moves roughly 20 percent of the world’s daily oil and a quarter of its nitrogen fertilizer.

What affects US agriculture affect the US food supply and US food prices as well as US rural communities and their churches.

The goal of National Women's History Month should be to make misogyny history
Imagine what women could accomplish if they did not have to contend with misogyny every day.

Greed runs wild in the United States of Avarice
A wide swath of American Christianity has supported the politics and political leaders who have made the sin of greed a political virtue.

Georgia Senate unanimously approves clergy sexual abuse bill
The Georgia Senate voted 55–0 last Friday to pass Senate Bill 542, legislation aimed at strengthening criminal accountability for clergy sexual abuse in Georgia. Advocates say the measure closes a gap in state law and creates a path to justice for survivors of abuse by religious leaders.

The Most Important Lesson Older and Younger Ministers Can Learn from Each Other
Younger ministers need to listen to older ministers' stories. Older ministers need to listen to young ministers' questions.

Children’s Lesson: Prayer for Children Far Away
Use this lesson, Prayer for Children Far Away, to introduce your children’s ministry students to the world around them and the need for Christians to serve God’s needs in the mission field.

5 Ways To Adapt Bible Lessons for Kids With Disabilities
If you think children’s ministry at your church doesn’t serve any kids with disabilities, you’d be surprised. According to the CDC, 1 in 6 kids have a disability, so it’s likely kids with disabilities are coming to your church.

Three Reminders For Christian Parents
Here are three things to keep in mind as you seek to raise church-loving children....