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Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Spreading Christmas Cheer By Singing Loud for All To Hear

Perhaps that’s why, throughout the history of Christianity, one of the greatest tools for teaching theology has been music. After all, one of the earliest Christian hymns is the great Christological passage of Philippians 2.

Mile-High Multiplication

Pathak sought a solution to reestablish the church’s identity as a truly local neighbor, of and for its community. He asked himself, What would it look like for us to build what amounts to a network of churches so we could share some resources, yet still operate like local churches?

7 Tips on Tackling the Unknowns in Leadership

Communication is always important, but especially during times of unrest, confusion or chaos. When times are uncertain people become frustrated. They need to know what’s happening and what is being done to improve the situation.

How the Devil Twists the Truth to Keep Us From Praying

Here are eight true statements Satan uses to put a stop to the most powerful force in the world, the prayers of God’s people…

This Christmas, Go Old School

What I learned hosting a contemporary Christmas service that made me decide to go old school

How Caring for Creation Impacts the Least of These

The poor and their children are more likely to be displaced. Disasters, resource limitation and conflict can cause massive displacement of people within and between countries.

Yes, Even Pastors Can Take Time to Celebrate Christmas

Take some time to slow down and soak in the mystery of the Gospel. There will always be some mystery in the supernatural.

The Benefits of Conflict

A little conflict will force us to find methodologies for dealing with problems so we will not be blind-sided when major trouble arrives.