Church Life+Ministry

Five Necessary Characteristics for a Church Revitalizer
What makes a pastor or a church planter great at what they do is not always the same as what allows a church revitalizer to excel.
A Letter to the Church on Moral Failure and Misconduct
This is a very hard season for the church in America, and frankly, a season in which many cannot yet see the end in sight.
God’s Love Manifested in the Stories of His People
Amidst our missional and church planting efforts, we must not forget about the stories of individuals.
A Season of Deep Lament: Heroes and Legends I Knew as a Child
I don’t know that I have many answers, but I know what is true and I must keep holding on.
Four Practical Steps for Recruiting a Church Plant Team
There are so many needs to fill and sometimes the enormity of it all can feel paralyzing.
The Many Flavors of Latino Protestantism
Three sociologists look at the impact of this growing body of believers on the American church.
How Cultural Attachments of Yesterday Diminish Our Effectiveness Today
Evangelism in a postmodern context is predicated on listening well.
One-on-One with João Mordomo on Brazil, the Gospel, and Business as Mission
“It is not uncommon to find Brazilian missionaries in far-flung places, including among unreached people groups.”
Let’s Talk About the Decline of Conversation in the Church
The modern world has crippled our capacity for speaking with one another. How can we restore this dying art?
Rural Matters: A Conference for Those Serving in Rural Settings
On September 18-19, the Billy Graham Center will be hosting our second annual Rural Matters conference at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
Many Churchgoers Want Sunday Morning Segregated … by Politics
Survey finds half of Protestants prefer to worship with people who share their views—and half believe they already do.
The Church Doesn’t Get Men. Can It Learn from Non-Christians Who Do?
What congregations can glean from the secular thought leaders men flock to.
How to Convince People to Get Involved in Small Groups
Three tips on how to build a culture of small-group involvement.
Much Ado About Gender Roles
Feeling lost in the discussions about biblical gender roles? Start here.
Is Your Church Ready to Care for Those Reentering Society?
Churches have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to welcome former prisoners home.
Jonathan Merritt Wants to Reboot Religious Language for the 21st Century
But his method of restoring “sacred words” to our common vocabulary runs the risk of redefining them.
How Evangelistically Effective is Church Planting?
Church planting is evangelistically effective only to the degree that it is evangelistically focused from the beginning.
The State of the Puerto Rican Church, One Year After Maria
The hurricane that destroyed the island has completely shaken its approach to ministry.
Fixing Our Privacy Settings
Why Christians should worry less about protecting their information and think more about giving it away.
How US Law Defines Privacy
Legal definitions of privacy focus on these three key areas of protection.

Top Story November 10, 2020

Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”

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