Church Life+Ministry
Church Leaders: A Work in Progress
If we see ourselves as the director of the work, we will become vulnerable to the weight of ministry.
The ‘Self-Actualizing’ Spirituality of Søren Kierkegaard
How the Danish philosopher takes an idea that’s congenial to modern ears and turns it upside down.
One-on-One with Bryan Jarrett on Resourcing Rural America, Part 2
Pastor Bryan Jarrett and his team have created a safe space for children who have been victims of sexual exploitation.
One-on-One with Bryan Jarrett on Resourcing Rural America, Part 1
We've not looked at rural as a mission field. We haven't seen it through missiological lenses.
One-on-One with Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby on 'This Beautiful Book'
Today I talk with Steve Green about "This Beautiful Book", which was just released.
Kay Warren: Moms of Kids with Mental Illness Need Christ and Community
The California-based ministry leader recently hosted a retreat for mothers of suffering kids.
The Motivation of Transformation
Personal transformation had powerful missionary implications.
The Road from Damascus: How a Syrian Christian Spoke at Harvard’s Commencement
From Homs to Harvard Divinity to Fuller Seminary, Tony Amoury Alkhoury trusts God to “bring life out of deadly events.”
One-on-One with Charles Stone on ‘Every Pastor’s First 180 Days’
"Setting a healthy trajectory will accelerate the process by which a pastor can earn social capital so that they can make long lasting changes with Kingdom impact.”
John Crist, Failure, and Warnings to Heed for Christian Leaders
Heed the warning. Run toward holiness. Rest in Christ.
Effective Leadership Is Dynamic and Empowering
Bill Gates thinks successful leaders will be those who empower others. I believe that this applies to church leadership as well.
When Christian Ministries Ask Their Ex-Employees Not to Talk
How a corporate world practice became mainstream for evangelical nonprofits and churches.
Died: Phillip E. Johnson, Lawyer Who Put Darwin on Trial
With landmark book, he became “chief architect and guiding light” of the intelligent design movement.
When You Are Persecuted in One Place, Flee to Another. But Not to America.
Both US policy and Middle East wisdom discourage suffering Christians from resettling in the West.
Harvest Elders Say James MacDonald Is ‘Biblically Disqualified’ From Ministry
Statement comes nine months after his firing and weeks after he appeared at another Chicago-area church.
The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Reflections on Link Between Prison and Diaspora Ministries
God is raising up a new supply of workers for the harvest in the most unexpected places.
Cyborg Church: One Body, Many People
Science offers insight on how the church can be more than just loosely associated individuals.
The Road Ahead: 10 Characteristics of a Future Church Planter, Part 2
Here are five more key changes we must make if we want to see movement.
Remembering Pastor Samuel Lamb and His Faith in the Face of Persecution in China
On this International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, please pray for those who cannot worship freely.
Lord, We Don’t Know What We Should Be Asking of You
For anyone who struggles to pray, Pete Greig’s new book offers an easy and approachable guide.
Top Story November 10, 2020
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”
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