Opening the Gates of Creativity in the Church
"Closed gates mandate the extra labor of bringing in stale, dry fodder—everything 'Christian' needed to feed the flock."
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Is It OK for Christians to Use Marijuana?
"A growing number of Christians today believe that it is biblically permissible to use cannabis recreationally. Are they right?"
4 Signs You Are a Lazy Leader
"Instead of wise stewardship, lazy leaders foolishly squander resources, gifting and opportunities."
Faith and Film: A Conversation With Martin Scorsese
This must-watch conversation with Scorsese captures his candid reflections on spirituality drawn from his life and work.
Pastors, Is Your Vision Big Enough?
"Vision is rallying people to a better future. Vision is helping people see what you see already."
Strategic Volunteer Recruitment: Christ’s Church Camden
Lead Pastor Scott Clevenger explains how intentional volunteer recruitment makes a difference at Christ’s Church.
Church, It’s Time to Wake up to the Plight of the ‘Other’
"May we preach pro-life from conception to death: pro-people—pro-refugee, pro-homeless, pro-exile."
Reclaiming Discipleship in the Church
“Few pastors will actually say this, but the church is still largely geared up to generate numbers more than loving one another.”
“I Was the Only African-American”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
7 Things We Can Learn From Attractional Churches
"I’m not a fan of a church that is ONLY attractional, but I do think we can learn some things from attractional churches."
