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Discipleship

Pastoring the One When You’d Rather Pastor the Ninety-Nine

Personal attention is a minister’s inefficient imperative.

Lee Eclov

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Discipleship
Celebrating Easter When You’re Living Good Friday
In the darkness, would God's presence break through?

David Coffin
Leadership
Can God Really Speak Through Committees?
These meetings are dry, contentious, and sometimes crucial for discerning God’s will.

Jeremy Steele
3 Ways to Stay Sane This Easter Season
Yes, it's possible to relax during your busiest time of the year.

Pete Scazzero
Leadership
What Can Drug-Addicted Doctors Teach Porn-Addicted Pastors?
With the right approach, churches can give struggling ministers a fighting chance.

John Doyel

Speaking Out

Six Biblical Responses to Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings

Colombo theologian: God gives Christians the freedom to leave the revenge cycle and instead love and bless Muslims.

Ajith Fernando

News

Evangelism Is More Prayer Than Action for Protestant Churchgoers

Survey finds more than half of monthly worshipers haven’t shared Jesus in the past six months.

Aaron Earls - Facts & Trends

Women

Why ‘Being Christian Without the Church’ Fails the Good Friday Test

According to the gospel of John, the cross casts us into community.

Fleming Rutledge

Women

Easter Joy Belongs to the Melancholy

The celebration of Christ’s resurrection stands in contrast to Christmas joy.

Elisabeth Rain Kincaid

News

ECFA Revokes Harvest Bible Chapel’s Membership

(UPDATED) Under James MacDonald, Chicago-area megachurch was in “serious violation” of 4 out of 7 stewardship standards, says Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

Jeremy Weber

Books

The Rise of Conversational Churches

Why a growing number of congregations are taking deliberate steps to relearn the habit of talking together.

C. Christopher Smith

Holy Week

Palm Sunday and the Gift of Disillusionment

How the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry—and my chronic pain diagnosis—helped me trade in false hopes for a truer picture of God.

Jonathan Merritt

Church Life

If You Want to Evangelize, Try Talking About the Weather

Why small talk and friendship are fundamental to faith formation.

Julie Canlis

Beginning of Wisdom | CT Magazine

Who Says Social Media Can’t Make You Wise?

Done right, Facebook offers a chance for discernment and connection.

Jen Wilkin

Women

Scripture Says, ‘Sisters, I’m Talking to All Y’all’

After three decades of Bible reading, I discovered something unexpected about the New Testament’s intended audience.

Bronwyn Lea

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