Church Ministry: The Next 10 Years

9 Time-Tested Mantras for Ministry

A Pastor Divided Cannot Stand

In This Issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

Preach Apocalyptic Texts, Now

It’s time to make this tricky biblical genre a mainstay in your sermon rotation.

Church Design Trends for the Next Decade

Marian V. Liautaud

Prepare to see more bulletproof nursery walls and outdoor fireplaces.

Here Come the Skinny Cows

Mark DeYmaz with Harry Li

Four reasons tithes and offerings are about to drop dramatically.

The Future of Congregational Singing: Hymnals or Tablets?

Harry Plantinga

How the director of America’s top hymnody database changed his mind about screens.

Polyamory: Pastors’ Next Sexual Frontier

Preston Sprinkle and Branson Parler

These once-taboo relationships are showing up in churches across the US.

The ’20s Come Roaring Back

Conservative Christians were mocked in the courtroom. Famous preachers were caught in scandal. Did we learn anything?

Declare His Glory Among the News Feeds

Are the tools pastors use in person still effective online?

Leith Anderson Has Bright Hopes for the Next Decade of Ministry

The next 10 years will be challenging—but don’t believe the worrywarts.

Carving Out a Niche for Micro-Congregations

A new wave of designer ministries isn’t about attracting people to “big church.”

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