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Church ‘Homelessness’ Must Not Be Grieved Too Quickly

It’s okay to mourn what’s lost without losing hope for what’s to come.

True Change Is a Matter of the Heart

The Christian gospel is meant to transform our whole person—our emotions as much as our thoughts.

After the Boomers, New Leaders Bring New Life to the Vineyard

The next generation of charismatic pastors doesn’t want authority but collaboration—and communities ready to follow the Spirit.

The Unexpected Parenting Comfort of Ecclesiastes

When the world calls everything unprecedented, God’s provision remains unchanging.

Have Yourself a Bittersweet Easter

A typical Holy Week is out of reach this year. That’s cause for lament—and celebration.

How Are Pastors Handling Ungathered Worship?

Six church leaders share about their adaptations, innovations, and frustrations as they respond to COVID-19.

The New Math of Church Mergers

An option once seen as a failed strategy is now giving many congregations a new lease on life.

Post-Merger Ministry Is a Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

Our congregation needed to adjust in several ways after a larger church adopted us.

Church Design Trends for the Next Decade

Prepare to see more bulletproof nursery walls and outdoor fireplaces.

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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