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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

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.

4 Elements Your Sunday Services Need

"Hone in on these four elements over the next several months and watch your worship experiences go from good to great."

Would Jesus Be Cool With Saying ‘Black Lives Matter’?

Craig Greenfield: "Would Jesus show any sort of special concern for one particular group or another?"

The 6 Core Responsibilities of a Senior Pastor

"Stick to the priorities as best you can. Empower others to do the rest."

Is Skipping Church Good for Your Soul?

"An occasional break from the Sunday routine can refresh a soul and help avoid pastoral burnout."

5 Ways to Build a Small-Church Dream Team

William Vanderbloemen: “Churches need to find leaders who know how to build teams and develop leaders around them.”

How Growing Churches Can Maintain Strong Community

Bobby Gruenewald: “A church’s ability to grow and to make people feel needed and known shouldn’t feel mutually exclusive.”

10 of the Most Shameful Expressions Ever Uttered in Church

"It would appear that ministers have to put up with more complaining and griping than any group on the planet."

Does a Church’s Name Really Matter?

One pastor explains the origin of his church's name and why it accurately represents his congregation.