Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
A seasoned pastor explains how his church goes about shutting down a program.
Ministries close down. Programs come to an end earlier than expected. No one enjoys these events. Perhaps the people who have to pull the plug enjoy them least of all.
It still happens, however, and ending a ministry can even be seen as an act of stewardship. We asked Leith Anderson how to close down a ministry. His answer doesn’t contain too many surprises, but it may motivate you to do what leaders are called to do – to make decisions.
Legal cannabis may be here to stay, but the Christian conversation is just getting started.
Criticizing federal overreach while remaining silent about local failures does not serve the cause of justice.
News
A Christian mother relied on the Muslim practice of “diyat” to bring her son home alive.
The enormously popular Christian artist says he experienced miraculous healing. His parasocial friends say “amen.”
Bill Eddy’s Arabic acumen served US interests and forged Middle East ties.
Hebrew terms for God appear across the Old Testament. The prophet Isaiah brings them all together.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin discusses the attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, predatory lending, and the destruction of items from cancelled USAID projects.
Over five decades of multigenerational ministry, the Eddys pioneered health and educational outreach.