Church

The Right People at the Right Time

The entire congregation, specifically the older folks, have been very welcoming of the changes that come with younger demographics, who bring with them different preferences when it comes to worship style and church experience.

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.

Grace Alone

"Grace brings the strength. Faith brings the weakness. And this is the essence of Christianity."

Why Preaching Is Worship

The uniqueness of the call to preach

Jared C. Wilson: A Return to Gospel Centrality—Part 1

The gospel of Jesus is strong enough to be the main thing of a church.

Jared C. Wilson: The Danger of Pragmatism—Part 2

The Holy Spirit rarely works according to the pragmatic metrics of church growth.

Brian Sanders: Underground Church

A Living Example of the Church in Its Most Potent Form

Equipping and Encouraging Everyday Missionaries

Most of the work of the church is done outside its walls, church leaders should primarily be facilitating that work.

Danny Franks: People Are the Mission

How Churches Can Welcome Guests Without Compromising the Gospel

The Sermon Starts in the Parking Lot

Is the message you're sending nonbelievers and visitors to your church consistent?