Articles in this Issue
30-Day Sex Challenge
This sermon series had unexpected benefits.
Getting Men into Church
Insight from “How Women Can Help Men Find God”
Loving Salinas
Putting church members to work to rejuvenate a community.
Reaching Imprisoned Dads
Malachi Dads helps inmates get back on track.
Diverse by Design
Establishing a multi-ethnic ministry takes patience, persistence, and prayer.
Body Politic
Three leaders, three generations, debate whether political involvement is a duty or distraction for the church.
The Church & Politics Quiz
Where is the “wall of separation” exactly? Uncover the assumptions you carry into your ministry.
Non-prophet Preaching
In an election year, is “Don’t talk about politics” good advice?
Does Your Preaching Touch Politics?
Four pastors on how, and if, politics should enter the pulpit.
The Best Zoning Defense …?
Battles between cities and churches over zoning are increasing. One congregation decided to sue preemptively.
Top 10 Things Churches Need to Know About Zoning
A zoning attorney gives advice before you buy or build your next church facility.
One King’s Money, Another King’s Men
How churches can collaborate with local government agencies to serve the purposes of God’s Kingdom.
A City Upon “The Hill”
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.
From “Have To” to “Want To” Sermons
Visionary preaching that taps into people’s innate longings.
Making the Secular Sacred
Should the church use secular songs in worship?
Fessing Up
Restoring confession and repentance as part of discipleship in the church.
Preparing a Table
Celebrating communion every week led one church to a new idea for outreach.
What the Unchurched See in a Building
New research says people are looking for “sacred” buildings.
On the Verge
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.”
New Life After the Shootings
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.
I Have This Feeling …
Even non-intuitives can hone leadership instincts.
Can You Hear God Now?
Your most important leadership role: discerning and obeying God’s voice. Together.
Backward or Forward?
The New Christians by Tony Jones, and Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears.
A Losing Proposition
Is there ever an easy way to talk about controversial issues in the church?
Betty’s Secret Ingredient
Is magnanimity the reputation of your church?