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Signing On: Why Finding and Committing to a Community Is an Important Spiritual Step

Signing On: Why Finding and Committing to a Community Is an Important Spiritual Step
You cannot develop yourself spiritually to the degree God intends apart from others. This is why finding a community – and committing to it – is one of the most important spiritual steps you can take. Apart from life in community with other believers, you can’t practice the “one anothers” that lie at the heart of not only community, but spiritual growth.

Virtual Mission Field

Virtual Mission Field
The Church has entered a new era—a post-Christian, digital age. But simply having a website, social media, and an online campus should not be our only forays into a digital post-Christian world. We should enter the virtual mission field.

The Last Book Read

The Last Book Read
It has led to pastors who lurch their church from model to model, emphasis to emphasis. It has led thinkers to go from theological persuasion to persuasion, conviction to conviction. It has led ministries and staff to fear the latest conference their leader has attended, not knowing what will be “announced” upon their return.

We Need to Invert the Modern Missions Model of the Last Century

We Need to Invert the Modern Missions Model of the Last Century

The world and its geo-political sensitivities are far different from the last century. While industries, businesses, and politicians have to contend with phenomenal changes, it appears that Western churches and missions are unwilling to adapt to the complex new realities.

Take, for example, the lingo used by mission organizations. Many still use old language, which triggers deep hostility and violence against Christians. Terms like “conversion” or “unreached people groups” cause great trouble.

52 Percent of Protestant Churchgoers Say Their Church Encourages Prosperity Gospel Beliefs

52 Percent of Protestant Churchgoers Say Their Church Encourages Prosperity Gospel Beliefs

A new study from Lifeway Research found that 52 percent of American Protestant churchgoers believe their church encourages them to give more money to church and charities so God will bless them.

What's Behind America's 'Great Dechurching'?

What's Behind America's 'Great Dechurching'?

Faith, particularly Christian faith, is an irreplaceable force for good in society. Its decline will leave America less healthy, less charitable, less connected, and less capable of dealing with major social ills without government intervention. Evidence suggests it already has. 

At the same time, it is essential to remember that these benefits are byproducts of faith, not the main point. Anyone who hopes to halt and reverse church decline must remember what that main point is.  

5 Crucial Lessons I Learned from Planting a Church

5 Crucial Lessons I Learned from Planting a Church

Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California arose from a desperate need to encourage Christians to seek God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. The overwhelming response simply reflects the need that we all have for the truths found in God's Word.

Propelled by prayer and passion, Westside went against all conventional wisdom by offering services on Saturday evenings for the first five years with no core team, no affiliation, no formal education, and no money. To many, this looked like an invitation for disaster, not success. But here is the first point:

Acting SBC EC President Resigns after Confessing to Lying on His Resume

Acting SBC EC President Resigns after Confessing to Lying on His Resume

The acting president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee has resigned this week after confessing to lying on his resume.

New Jersey Man Charged after Throwing Smoke Bombs during Church's Anti-Racism Concert

New Jersey Man Charged after Throwing Smoke Bombs during Church's Anti-Racism Concert

The event was hosted by Trinity Episcopal Parish of Asbury Park, NJ. There, 28-year-old Nicholas G. Mucci allegedly attacked attendees at an anti-racism concert hosted by the church. Mucci also vandalized church property. 

Pastor Convicted of Sexual Abuse Faces 14 New Charges

Pastor Convicted of Sexual Abuse Faces 14 New Charges

A North Carolina pastor who was previously convicted of molesting three minors and was later re-hired as an associate pastor is now facing 14 new charges for allegedly abusing children from 2001-2011 when he served at his previous church.