Church Life+Ministry
Understanding, Engaging, and Deploying the Generations Present in Your Church, Part 3: Generation X
Today, I look at some of the defining moments for my generation, the Gen Xers.
How Churches are Communicating and How They are Gathering Again: Example from Rick Warren & Saddleback
Knowing that God is in control, we are not afraid of the pandemic, not afraid of the government, not afraid of failure, or criticism, or anything else!
Burl Cain Promises ‘Good Praying’ for Mississippi Prisons. It’s Not Enough.
For too long, evangelicals have compromised with the punitive politics of law and order.
Pastors and Their Strangely Attractive Scars
An intimate look at the joys and regrets of those who shepherd God’s flock.
Tim Keller Asks for Prayers for Pancreatic Cancer
The New York pastor and author announced his diagnosis Sunday and begins chemo next week.
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Hong Kong Christians Respond as Beijing’s Grip Tightens
Pastors repent for staying silent to protect ministry at the expense of justice.
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Immigrants Have Been Severely Impacted by COVID-19. Your Church Can Help.
While many of us are seeing our situations improve, others are only becoming more vulnerable.
Singing the Songs of Injustice
Biblical, angry, congregational worship can help transform our hearts and churches.
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Southern Baptists See Biggest Drop in 100 Years
As baptisms and membership continue to decline, top SBC leader challenges the annual report process.
Race, Gospel, and Justice, part 5: A Conversation with Esau McCaulley
Discussing how to address issues of race and justice with an African American New Testament scholar.
The Masked Singers and BYO Communion?
Wherever two or more gather, illness can spread. So as a biologist, I'm rethinking hygiene at church.
Race, Gospel, and Justice, Part 4: Esau McCaulley on Protests and Riots
There needs to be a public and robust statement that the followers of Jesus are on the side of those who are being unjustly treated.
White Pastors: Our Decision to Show Up Matters
It takes humility to be an ally. Even if we make mistakes, we need to do it.
George Floyd Protests Mark a Turning Point for Minneapolis Evangelicals
From cleanup efforts to sermons against systemic racism, local pastors say an effective response requires they listen to the communities hurting the most.
Race, Gospel, and Justice, Part 2: Esau McCaulley on Racism and Cultural Power
When you add racism to political or economic power, then the racist is able to put in place systems or policies that disadvantage African Americans or other people of color.
The Magnetic Power of Shared Burdens
Today’s pandemic has certainly exposed—not caused—our own proclivity toward selfish individualism and isolation.
Efrem Smith: White Evangelicals Need to Humble Themselves
“Allow the church that has been deemed the other, the marginalized church, to be the teacher at this moment.”
Race, Gospel, and Justice: An Interview with Esau McCaulley, Part 1
I don't know what it is to be a minority in America. That's why this series will focus on the thoughts of those who do.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Coronavirus Limits on Church Services
California restricting churches to 25% capacity or less than 100 worshipers “appear[s] consistent” with First Amendment, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in 5–4 decision.
Leaning into Grief
We acknowledge that the meaning of our deepest experiences is often hidden from our eyes.
Top Story November 10, 2020
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”
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