Ed Stetzer: Is Revival Here?
New research points to growing spiritual interest in the U.K. and U.S. But Ed Stetzer explains why increased religious openness isn’t necessarily a spiritual revival—and what church leaders should do with the moment.
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Rise of Hispanic Church Plants
In 2025, Lifeway Research worked with 16 denominations or similar groups tosurvey leaders at almost 300 new Protestant Hispanic churches to gain insight into what these new ministries look like. Here are some of the findings.
Bible Study Evangelism
Sharonda Cooper shares practical ways to use Bible study as an evangelism tool, build bridges with nonbelievers and point people to Jesus through Scripture.
Recovering Moral Authority
As churches trade prophetic guidance for affirmation, moral authority has quietly vanished from the pulpit—only to be filled by influencers, podcasts and cultural drift. Here's a biblical case for reclaiming it as a work of formation, not enforcement.
The Hospitality of Questions
From childhood, J.R. Briggs has been fascinated by the power of a well-asked question. Now the founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions explains why Jesus asked over 300 questions but answered only a handful directly—and what that means for how we lead, disciple, and share our faith today.
What’s ‘Lacking’ in Christ’s Afflictions?
"Completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ's afflictions" sounds almost heretical at first glance. Michael Kelley walks through Colossians 1:24, explaining that Paul isn't suggesting Jesus' atonement was incomplete—he's pointing to the cost of proclaiming the gospel to those who never witnessed it firsthand, and what that means for believers today.
3 Ways to Love Like Jesus
Weekly church gatherings are more than events to manage. They are opportunities for ministry leaders to welcome people as Christ welcomed us, serve others with humility and extend the forgiveness we have received from Jesus.
No Gimmicks, Just Jesus
Since David Wilson first became senior pastor in 1988, Southcrest Baptist Church has grown from one Sunday morning worship service to five, with more than 100 baptisms scheduled annually. Church leaders say the secret isn’t gimmicks—it’s faithfully preaching Scripture, loving people and lifting up Jesus.
When Silence Is Not Complicity
In a culture that pressures Christians to speak quickly and publicly, silence is often treated as complicity. But Scripture offers a wiser approach: discern when to speak, when to listen and how our words can strengthen Christian witness.
The Weight of Secrets: Why Leaders Need Vulnerability
Hiding secrets, addiction, or mental health battles extracts a heavy toll on leaders. Drawing from golfer Gary Woodland's story of overcoming PTSD, discover why bringing your darkest struggles into the light is the first step toward true freedom and renewal.
