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5 Ways to Get People to Pay Attention When You Preach

"Here are five neuroscience insights to keep in mind as you prepare your sermons."

Teddy Bear Ministry Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children

Warren UMC in Lake Charles offers hospitalized children a hug of comfort in the form of a cuddly toy.

Why Churches Need to Take Time to Celebrate

"Celebrating and remembering God’s faithfulness should always encourage us to keep going, to strive as one running a race."

7 Ways to Fix a Toxic Church Culture

"Until the leader steps up and takes responsibility for a toxic church culture, the church will remain in trouble."

New Jersey Church’s Cafe Serves and Equips Refugees

The cafe at the Reformed Church of Highland Park serves 50 meals daily to refugee community.

Troy Gramling: ‘A Culture in Desperate Need of God’

"Pride walks very closely to success, and what we describe as faith can sometimes just be spiritually disguised pride."

Why a 1-Hour Church Service Isn’t Enough

"People are not experiencing deep transformation in our churches. Can we do discipleship in an hour? I don’t think so."

Data Tells a Story … Why Churches Should Track Everything

"We keep track of how big the offering is. We keep good track of attendance. But we honestly don’t use data well."