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Photo by Trevor McKinnon on Unsplash By Josh King The church is not a harbor for saints; it is a hospital for sinners.  I read that phrase a few days ago on social media, and it struck me in the gut. I’ve heard it before in various ways at various times, and I’ve never given … Continue reading “The Church: A Hospital for Sinners or a Harbor for Saints?”

Christina photo – Unsplash By Mark Dance Can I be honest and admit that I’m never sure what to say or do when cultural chaos ensues? I don’t typically shake my fist or point my finger at every news update, but when sinful, systemic racism and/or injustice takes center stage, men and women of God … Continue reading “3 Actions to Take When You Don’t Know How to Approach Race”

Kyle Glenn photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls With so much happening in the U.S. in 2020, particularly within the church, American Christians can often forget theirs is a global faith. There are significant and noteworthy trends of Christianity happening around the world right now, according to the latest Status of Global Christianity report from … Continue reading “10 Encouraging Trends of Global Christianity in 2020”

Photo by Benjamin Lambert on Unsplash By Luke Holmes The Southern Baptist Convention was in trouble in the 1930s. They were in major debt, some of the entities to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The United States was in the midst of the Great Depression, and funds were tight for everyone, including … Continue reading “When Your Ministry Seems Meaningless”

Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray Dreams do come true. On April 25, 1993, the Indianapolis Colts drafted me as the 92nd selection in the NFL Draft. It was surreal. I did it. I was living the American Dream. The good life and happiness will be mine, I thought. But just … Continue reading “Why True Happiness Eludes the Church”

Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash By Chris Williamson The Bible is full of great passages and stories that offer principles for racial reconciliation. One such story is found in Acts 16:16–40. This account takes place during Paul’s second missionary journey in the Roman colony of Philippi where he is joined by Silas, Luke, and … Continue reading “6 Biblical Principles for Shepherding Through Racial Reconciliation”

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash By Ken Braddy Merriam-Webster defines dysphoria as “a state of feeling very unhappy, uneasy, or dissatisfied.” Does this possibly describe the way you’re feeling these days? For many Americans, it does. Today there’s dysphoria during and in the wake of COVID-19, and there’s a need for teacher-shepherds throughout our Sunday … Continue reading “4 Personal Ministry Needs Your Church Can’t Afford to Overlook”

James Barr photo – Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray Most church leaders want a healthy church. And we know a healthy church requires sound theology, a right understanding of the gospel, discipleship, and service. But what is the overlooked ingredient in a healthy church? In the book of Ephesians, Paul addresses the multiethnic congregations of … Continue reading “An Overlooked Ingredient in a Healthy Church”

Photo by Nathalia Segato on Unsplash By Ben Mandrell According to the Bible, two things on Earth will go beyond the grave: the words of God and the souls of people. Those two things, however, are rarely talked about in Denver, Colorado, the city where I planted a church, Storyline Fellowship, and lived for five … Continue reading “3 Principles for Living on Mission Outside Your Church”

Photo by KAL VISUALS on Unsplash By Aaron Earls How can pastors and their congregations best encourage and support pastors’ spouses? After asking questions of pastors’ spouses related to daily happiness and more long-term thriving, Lifeway Research developed a well-being score to determine how pastors’ spouses were faring in their current situation. These eight factors … Continue reading “8 Factors That Help Pastors’ Spouses Thrive”