Bringing Church Problems Home

Establishing a multi-ethnic ministry takes patience, persistence, and prayer.

Insight from “How Women Can Help Men Find God”

Is there ever an easy way to talk about controversial issues in the church?

Rather than giving answers, try teaching skills.

Putting church members to work to rejuvenate a community.

In an election year, is “Don’t talk about politics” good advice?

The New Christians by Tony Jones, and Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears.

Three leaders, three generations, debate whether political involvement is a duty or distraction for the church.

This sermon series had unexpected benefits.

Four pastors on how, and if, politics should enter the pulpit.

Maintaining church unity is challenging when politics is involved, but one pastor in Washington, D.C. is learning what it takes to reach across the aisle.

Is magnanimity the reputation of your church?

How churches can collaborate with local government agencies to serve the purposes of God’s Kingdom.

Visionary preaching that taps into people’s innate longings.

Where is the “wall of separation” exactly? Uncover the assumptions you carry into your ministry.

Malachi Dads helps inmates get back on track.

Even non-intuitives can hone leadership instincts.

Restoring confession and repentance as part of discipleship in the church.

New research says people are looking for “sacred” buildings.

His understanding of the gospel led him to build a multi-ethnic megachurch. And now it’s leading him to build smaller churches he calls “verges.”

On December 9, 2007, a gunman entered New Life Church in Colorado Springs and started shooting. Here’s what happened that day and in the days since.

Celebrating communion every week led one church to a new idea for outreach.

Battles between cities and churches over zoning are increasing. One congregation decided to sue preemptively.

A zoning attorney gives advice before you buy or build your next church facility.

Your most important leadership role: discerning and obeying God’s voice. Together.

Should the church use secular songs in worship?