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.

3 Characteristics of Biblically Qualified Elders

Growing in these characteristics is the mark of a good candidate.

Dru Johnson: Human Rites

The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments

Understanding Your Rites

We all follow certain rituals of life, but who is dictating to us the rituals we will follow?

What to Remember at the Ministry Planning Table

It's important to be aware of the complex power dynamics at play in ministry planning.

Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok: The New Elder’s Handbook

A Biblical Guide to Developing Faithful Leaders

Curtis Heffelfinger: The Peace Making Church

8 Biblical Keys to Resolve Conflict and Preserve Unity

Give Everything You’ve Got to Peacemaking

Paul calls us to be tenacious about being peacemakers and maintaining unity in the body of Christ.

Preaching the Gospel to the Heart

Preachers must regularly preach the gospel to be faithful to the call of Christ.