New Pastor, Stay at Your Church Longer than 5 Years
If you’re a pastor stepping into a new church, it’s prudent to commit to patiently stay…
Ligon Duncan: A Tribute to My Mother
My mother was a university professor, ran the family business after my father’s untimely death, and…
Understand Church Hurt’s Source
Twice now, my husband has been called to pastor a hurting church. When our family arrived,…
12 Easy Ways to Improve Your Listening
Not many habits communicate love more powerfully than listening. David Augsburger observes, “Being heard is so…
Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith
The Liberal Democrat party has been reported to the equalities watchdog over accusations that Christian members…
Churches open as shelters in flood-hit Brazil
Local churches across southern Brazil have opened their doors to provide shelter and aid to residents…
A Christian view of suicide and assisted suicide
Because assisted suicide must thus be regarded as a breach of the sixth commandment, Christians are…
What happened in the ten days between Ascension and Pentecost?
Between Ascension and Pentecost, the surviving eleven apostles replaced Judas and appointed the 13th apostle. This…
Haitian aid workers worry American Christian donors could worsen crisis
A network led by seven humanitarian organizations is working to convince American faith-based donors to shift…
Harmonizing Generosity: Strategies for Successful Fundraising in a Music Ministry
Music ministries use the power of melody and message to both inspire and uplift. For…