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Timothy Dykes photo – Unsplash By Sam Allberry Certain misconceptions never seem to go away: The Great Wall of China is visible from space (it isn’t), or shaving makes your hair grow back thicker (it doesn’t). A significant misconception that has been around for many years is that singleness is a bad thing. This is … Continue reading “7 Lies the Church Believes About Singleness”

By Rob Hurtgen Sometimes my mouth moves faster than my brain. One Sunday, I was making an announcement using some visual cues on our church’s screens. I depended on someone else to advance the slides when I needed them. Only the slides weren’t moving as fast as I wanted. I said something to the effect … Continue reading “4 Ways to be Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak”

Johannes Plenio photo – Unsplash Interview by Maina Mwaura Best-selling Christian author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada announced in November 2018 she had been diagnosed with cancer for the second time. Eight years ago, Tada was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment. In 2015, she was declared cancer-free. … Continue reading “Joni Eareckson Tada Talks about Heaven and Suffering”

Danielle MacInnes photo – Unsplash By Robby Gallaty Think of the last time you heard a sermon about the kingdom of heaven. Better yet, think of the last conversation you discussed the kingdom of heaven. If you’re like most Christians, you may not have an answer. Sadly, most rarely think about the kingdom, much less … Continue reading “Are You Preaching Half the Gospel?”

By Jay Sanders I’ve sung a solo in church twice. The first time, I was probably about 9-years-old. I was scared to death, but everything went just fine. I did so well, no one ever asked me to sing by myself again! Until I was in my thirties… It was my first funeral as a … Continue reading “Pastoral Ministry is an Ensemble, Not a Solo”

By Aaron Earls It’s the most exciting of times; it is the most worrying of times. At least that’s how pastors seem to think about their church reaching the next generation. In Facts & Trends’ 2019 Future of the Church study, 72 percent of Protestant pastors told Lifeway Research they expect the attendance of 18- … Continue reading “Generation Why? Churches Worry They Can’t Reach Young Adults Full of Questions”

Daria Shevtsova photo – Pexels By Ken Braddy Many of us can identify with going to the spouse’s workplace Christmas party. You exchange a few pleasantries with the co-workers and boss, you notice people are grouped up in conversation all over the room, and you feel awkward and highly visible. As an introvert, you move … Continue reading “10 Ways to Engage Introverts in your Bible Study Group”

On Sunday, Hollywood will gather to award the Oscars, including one for Best Picture. Some years, the Best Picture award is a box office blockbuster and other years it’s more box office bomb. Similarly, some years there are Christian movies that do well in theaters like War Room and God’s Not Dead, while others are probably … Continue reading “Box Office Champion: Oscar Winner or Christian Movie?”

By Matt Henslee If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, “But that won’t happen here,” I could’ve retired yesterday. There are times I think we pastors have the not-so-spiritual gift of turning into ostriches when something bad happens in the news. Church shooting? Not in my town! Treasurer caught stealing? Not here! … Continue reading “5 Practices to Help Prevent Sex Abuse in Your Church”

By Joy Allmond Pastors Bobby Owings and Brian Moss share a penchant for going to places no one else wants to go. For them, it meant being called to lead dying churches—congregations in steep decline, or even on the brink of shutting down. When Owings came to Surf City Baptist Church (SCBC), located in a … Continue reading “3 Non-Negotiables for Revitalizing a Dying Church”