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Kyiv, Ukraine – Robert Anasch photo – Unsplash By Staff 1. 4 Reasons Why Christians Should Care About What’s Happening in Ukraine “In addition to the senseless loss and destruction of human lives, there are multiple reasons why we should care about what’s happening between Ukraine and Russia,” writes Chelsea Sobolik and Hannah Daniel. “These reasons … Continue reading “8 Resources to Help Pray for Ukraine”

LinkedIn Sales Solutions photo – Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray  White brothers and sisters in Christ often ask me how they can help or what they can do as we work through this necessary revealing and healing process as the church and nation. We must all recognize our racial divide isn’t a problem we can … Continue reading “Racial Reconciliation: An Invitation to the Conversation”

Emma Bauso photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls  Church recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic will not only include drawing people back to worship services but also reconnecting members to small groups and other ministries. According to a February 2022 Lifeway Research study, most churches have restarted at least some of their small groups for adults and ministry … Continue reading “As Churches Regather, Some Ministries Lag Behind”

Ben White – Unsplash By Jesse Masson  Attending to our mental health is essential to overall well-being. Unfortunately, there is still somewhat of a silent stigma around mental illness and the need for treatment among Christians—and especially among church leaders.    As I have sat with ministry workers and church staff in my office at various points in … Continue reading “Is It ‘Ministry Failure’ To See a Counselor?”

Jack Sharp photo – Unsplash By Steven Blake  On His way to the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus encountered money changers buying and selling. “He said to them, ‘It is written, my house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of thieves!’” (Matthew 21:13, CSB). We’re all familiar with … Continue reading “12 Truths of Building a Culture of Prayer in Your Church”

Samantha Sophia photo – Unsplash By Jared Kennedy Jesus Christ is the main character of the Bible, but it’s possible to teach the Bible without ever talking about Jesus. To the religious leaders of His day, Jesus said, “You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they … Continue reading “4 Questions to Help Focus Lessons for Kids on the Gospel”

By Staff According to Lifeway Research, pastors recognize they aren’t focused enough on reaching those outside the congregation. Tim Rhodus of Cross Church answers the question: Why aren’t churches more outward focused? Related posts: Churches Still Recovering From Pandemic Losses Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality 22 … Continue reading “Video: Why Aren’t Churches More Outward Focused?”

Priscilla Du Preez photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls  As the percentage of American young adults identifying as LGBTQ rapidly increases, churches and student ministries must help young people biblically navigate the surrounding issues. The most recent Gallup study found a slight increase in the percentage of Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or … Continue reading “Conversations Key for Churches, Student Ministries as LGBTQ Identification Rises”

Christina Morillo photo – Pexels By Chuck Peters  Many ministries are still reeling from the losses they experienced in the wake of the COVID pandemic that closed their doors and altered their operations. Churches were impacted in their finances, their ability to teach and disciple their regular attenders, and opportunities to reach and engage their … Continue reading “A New Approach to Volunteers: 5 Tips for Getting a “Yes” in a Culture of “No””

Camylla Battani photo – Unsplash By Skylar Spradlin  Would there be fewer abortions in the United States if we had a right understanding of the church? According to a Lifeway Research study, half (51%) of men whose partners had an abortion admitted they were attending a Christian church once a month or more at the … Continue reading “Why a Poor Understanding of the Church Leads to More Abortions”