Features

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

Declutter Your Soul to Make Room for Grace

Why the season of Lent is spring-cleaning for the soul.

What Should I Do With My Life?

Discovering your place in God’s plan

Good News for the Poor

We are too quick to add "... in spirit" to Jesus proclamation: "Blessed are the poor."

The Bible Passages I Turn to in Hard Times

I keep these in my arsenal to bolster my faith when it’s hard to trust God

Mindfulness: Moving From Self-Optimization to Awe

The goal of mindfulness is not to make us more productive, but to direct our eyes to our Creator.

8 Characteristics of the Emerging Generation of Seminary Students

The biggest changes I’ve witnessed in my students

COVID-19 Changed My Church

And here’s why that’s a good thing

5 Ways to Seek Justice and Mercy in the Workplace

Businesses should not make profit the sole bottom line that defines success. Here are ways to pursue justice in our business practices.