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The red X has become the symbol of the End It Movement to combat slavery. Through a partnership with Passion, Lifeway is supporting the global movement working to fight modern-day slavery. END IT merchandise is available for purchase here. By Helen Gibson On Thursday, Feb. 7, people from around the world will draw bold red … Continue reading “Modern-Day Slavery by the Numbers”

By A.B. Vines Are you a part of the large percentage of people who have already given up on their new years goals by the first week of February? If so, you can get back on track. Remember the word of the Lord in Joshua 1:2: “Moses my servant is dead. Now you and all … Continue reading “Why We Should Remember the Promise of God’s Presence”

Helena Lopes photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Millennials have been blamed for killing everything in our culture from the hotel industry to canned tuna. Is evangelism next on their hit list? Probably not. In a recent study from Barna, almost half of practicing millennial Christians (47 percent) say it is “wrong to share one’s … Continue reading “What do Millennials Actually Believe About Evangelism?”

Josh Kahen photo – Unsplash By Aaron Wilson Photo- and video-documented gender-reveal parties and announcements have become a commonplace occurrence on social media over the last five years—to the chagrin of some. In a world where “promposals”—an elaborate way high schoolers mimic a marriage proposal in asking someone to prom—are now a thing, it’s easy … Continue reading “4 Ways the Church Should Respond to Gender-Reveal Parties”

By Chris Hefner I’m thankful for the way Jesus modeled leadership development. Christ’s method of pouring into His disciples led the movement that became Christianity. You and I are products of Jesus’ leadership development method in the New Testament. Leadership development is an important and sometimes neglected aspect of church ministry. I think there are … Continue reading “4 Leadership Development Lessons From Jesus”

Nicole Honeywill photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Around the world, religious people are more likely to be happy than irreligious people—but only if they show up to church on Sunday. In analyzing survey data from the United States and more than two dozen other countries, Pew Research discovered people who are active in religious … Continue reading “Research Finds Church Attendance Linked to Personal Happiness”

Tajmia Loiacono photo – Unsplash By Chris Maxwell “Wow,” I said. My one-word-is-enough description was my response to what I noticed as I parked the car. I stared at vehicles covering the parking lots, people of all ages and nationalities walking in the cool December air, pictures being taken in an ice falling studio, and … Continue reading “A Group Your Church Might Unintentionally Exclude—and 6 Ways to Engage Them”

By Matt Henslee Some say you never forget how to ride a bike. I proved this cliché true a few years ago when I bought a new bike after having not ridden one since my childhood. A few months after my bike purchase, I completed 70.3 grueling miles in a Half Ironman triathlon in the … Continue reading “What If Evangelism Came As Natural As Breathing?”

Gratisography photo – Pexels By Ken Braddy If you lead a Bible study group, odds are you’ve got a “talker” in your midst. You know the type—they love to hear themselves speak and they can dominate a group’s discussion, often hijacking the conversation away from other group members. The talker loves to answer questions, grind a … Continue reading “8 Tips for Handling the Talker in Your Small Group”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Josh Hussung Senior year. The last two semesters of high school can be one of the most gut-wrenching, anxiety-inducing times in the lives of our students. But it can also be stressful for those in student ministry. During this time, students will not only have to balance academics with work … Continue reading “6 Ways to Engage Students During Their Senior Year”