J. Michael Jordan
A healing approach [to worship] can help to form worshipers who understand the world as it is, accept and embrace that world, and engage with it in a way that honors God.
Resources
What the Children Need to Know About Marriage in Your Church
It is good for young children to know what marriage is and why the Christian understanding of marriage has the particular shape it does, because children need to know about marriage in faith-based guidance.
From Negative to Positive
Choose your language wisely. Don’t oversell the sacrifice. Overshare the opportunity that they have in the kingdom of God.
Evangelical Identity
"The results of this study are a warning," commented Ron Sellers, President of Grey Matter Research. "They are a warning to be careful when you see the word evangelical identity."
Hidden Idols in Parenting
When we are angry with our kids or feel disappointed by them, it can be hard to see the positive. Hidden Idols in Parenting can cloud how we see them. We need to pray for God to give us eyes to see past our frustration and annoyance.
A Spirit of Welcome
Outreach is such an important part of GateWay’s mission that earlier this year, they left their rented commercial space for a more affordable spot in the local community center in order to free up more of the church’s funds for outreach.
Work Today for Success Tomorrow
When you find yourself in a struggling church, it’s natural to feel the urge to make quick changes, point fingers, and avoid personal responsibility. However, instead of casting blame, let's focus on what we can control, with God's power working through us. Embracing the mindset work today for success tomorrow helps lay a patient, long-term foundation.
The Power of Testimony
Caroline’s idea was so brilliantly simple, yet, at the same time, so complex. The power of testimony would require a lot of time, money, and community support to make it happen.
Rideshare Redemption
Over the past two years alone, about 25 customers have accepted Christ, Hickman reports.
Putting on Your Church Face
We want a kind of love that sees us in our most vulnerable condition—soul-naked—and embraces us, beyond church face.
