Church

Truly Local: Church as the ‘Soul’ of the City

Belonging means different things to different people. My personal homecoming is bustling into a bar, keyboard under my arm, for a jazz gig with local musicians.

Tending to the Roots

People want to experience God, so Radiant has extended its worship sets a bit and left space for more moments of reflection to let people sense God’s presence.

Brilliant in the Basics

Mobberly Baptist doesn’t use people to help the church grow. Instead, they optimize the church to help the people grow.

The Strange and Wonderful Sociology of the Early Christians

Prejudice and fear are powerful tools of deformation. The gospel is a potent resource for cultivating a spirit of openness to new things, and for tearing down dividing walls.

6 Essential Steps to Start 2024

The start of a new year provides an excellent opportunity to review, restructure, and reapprove all compensation agreements.

Kingdom Advancing Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Each Kingdom Advancing Grant recipient not only receives funding for their initiative or program, but also is paired for a year with members of the Granting Council as mentors who offer guidance and assistance.

Legacy Can Lead to Life

Legacy. It is a word that I’ve been dealing with a lot as I move beyond my 30th year of pastoral ministry in one place.

Our Daily Bread Ministries Receives $125 Million

The aim of the initiative is to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the world.

A Fruitful Harvest

Regardless of what the church does (or is unable to do at times) collectively in terms of outreach, individuals are encouraged to engage with the community and share the gospel wherever they find themselves.

Walking in Humility

How much do you talk about yourself, especially in glowing terms, versus the time you invest honoring others, telling their stories, and giving the ultimate credit to God?

Churches, Ministries and the SMLLC

When an SMLLC is considered a disregarded entity, the owner reports the SMLLC's income, expenses, assets, and liabilities on the tax return of the parent organization, such as a 501(c)(3) church or ministry.