Church shopping often comes with an unspoken question: Why do churches have such different personalities?
Church trial date set for ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood
Wood has filed a motion to dismiss the case, and the church court will hear arguments on that motion in May.
Pope Leo speaks out against cardinal ordering blessings for gay couples
Pope Leo XIV spoke out against Cardinal Reinhard Marx, who had instructed priests to give blessings for same-sex couples.
What’s the real story with Gen Z and religion today?
Are young men becoming more religious, while young women continue to move away from organized religion?
Discomfort with modern technology shapes Gen Z's desire to live in the past
Some members of Gen Z are feeling so pessimistic about the future of the country and modern technology that they want to hop in a time machine.
Israeli attacks on Christians and Christianity demand answers
Without serious accountability, follow-up and a credible investigation into alleged incitement in some religious schools, the attacks against Christians and other people of faith will not stop.
All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody
This essay is part of a series (April 20-24) on Disabilities, Ministry, and Inclusion. A Series Round Up will appear later in the spring.
The Six Major Views of Baptism
There are several ways we could divide the different positions various churches and denominations hold for baptism. To keep things brief and simple, we’ll break this exercise up into the six major views of baptism that exist in the church today to discover the recipients, mode, and meaning of baptism for each one.
Grace Doesn’t Grab: Why Consent Belongs In Worship
A church that asks first is not less affectionate. It is more trustworthy. And in a time when trust has been shattered in so many sanctuaries, that may be one of the most radical forms of evangelism left.
The media mandate: How wise use of communication can strengthen the Christian church
From the earliest days of the Church, the people of God have used the tools available to them to share truth, encourage believers, and reach those outside the faith.
Helping Students Transition From Children’s Ministry to Youth Group
Last week I looked into the eyes of some very apprehensive 11-year-olds. It was their last Sunday in “KidzTown.” Even though we made a big deal about “graduating them” up to youth group, still some pulled me aside and asked if they could have just “one more week” before they aged out of children’s ministry. I genuinely thought most would be ecstatic to be growing up and into youth group; I was wrong. The faces looking up at me were babies, and all they have every known is children’s ministry.
Children’s Ministry: Here’s Why What You Do Matters
Dear children’s ministry leader: Know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you!
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