Church

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

Prepare Your Church Facility for Winter Today

Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.

Transgender Experiences and Identities in Christian Perspective

Even when we deeply disagree, there is much hope for fruitful dialogue.

The Church Persists in Difficult Places

Kingdoms rise and fall, but God's kingdom remains.

Rural America: A Divided Perception

Thoughts about small-town living vary widely depending on whom you talk to.

Does Church Membership Matter?

An elevator pitch for church membership

Winfield Bevins: Marks of a Movement

What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival

Lessons from John Wesley’s Leadership

Wesley had a knack for equipping the average lay person to grow into an independent leader.