Church Life+Ministry
Some Thoughts on Hosting TBN and a Word on the Supremacy of Christ
A brief recap of my three episodes hosting Praise the Lord on TBN and a word on the supremacy of Christ.
Are Spontaneous Baptisms Healthy for the Church?
Steven Furtick's Elevation Church holds spontaneous baptisms. Experts weigh in on the practice.
The Trouble with Touchy-Feely Faith
A historian explores the sappier side of evangelical life.
End Missionary Debt!
It’s the new mantra at many colleges, universities, and nonprofits.
Why I Call Random People on Twitter
Twitter is not only for Christian in-fighting—it can be used to encourage brothers and sisters in Christ.
When Pastors Fall: Why Full and Public Repentance Matters
Pastors are held to a higher standard and must repent of sin in accordance with that standard.
Why Muslims Are Becoming the Best Evangelists
Missiologist Dave Garrison documents global surge in Muslims leading Muslims to Christ. He calls it, “Unprecedented.”
What the Bible Belt Stereotypes Don't Tell You
Midwesterners’ ubiquitous church-talk helped me finally address my doubt.
Moving Toward Multiplication Movements: Celebration Influences Destination
Churches become what they celebrate, so churches must examine both what they celebrate and what they want to become.
We Wish You a Busy Easter
Why the extra services and special meals of Holy Week are good for us.
Love Your Neighbor by Carol Pipes
This week on Thursday is for Thinkers, Carol Pipes shares how God's love for us in Christ motivates us to love others.
Why Resurrection People Remember the Dead
Keeping the memory of our deceased loved ones alive.
Moving toward Church Multiplication Movements: 3 Reasons You Need Success Stories
Sharing success stories in the second aspect of a church multiplication movement.
Lent Isn't Just About You
Why one Catholic writer went on a mission to do more than self-improve.
How Christians Should Talk About Sex
What Rolling Stone and Paul have taught me.
God Loves Rich People Too
Christians need to adopt Jesus' attitude toward the one percent
What Happens When we Turn (For Real) To God
This Lent, I've learned again that He runs to meet us and welcome us home
Ministry in Brazilian Favelas: My Interview with Amaro Roberto
While in Brazil, I interviewed Pastor Amaro Roberto, a pastor ministering in the favelas of Recife.
Don't Blame Evangelicals for the Cult of the Virgin
As the saying goes, we didn’t start the fire.
Top Story November 10, 2020
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”
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