“Satan does not want to be ruler of your life; he wants you to be ruler of your life.” Read more today from Ty Konopinski as he explores the fine line between self-care and self-indulgence, and what the appropriate balance is between the two.
But to effectively serve Christ in the world, we must not merely be called holy; we must actually be holy. In today’s article, Timothy Tennent helpfully explains how the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost provides the church with this needed holiness.
For so long, the topic of sex has been kept hush-hush, especially in the church. However, we cannot afford to be silent any longer, considering the volume of misinformation and erroneous information that exists about sex and Scripture. Kensi Duszynski shares 7 positive messages the church should know about sex.
The model of church growth through multiple campuses has exploded in the past few years. But how do you know when a campus is ready to become a church of its own? Read today’s article by pastor Matt Lipan for helpful ways to determine this.
There is a high turnover rate in youth ministry, which means at the very least we need a better exit strategy for youth ministry. Izzie Zimmerman shares wisdom on how to enter and exit a ministry position well, as well as how to leave helpful information and organization for the next person coming in.
The shift from inward versus outward focus to existing for Christ can be summed up in one word: love. Chris Dunagan shares insight into defeating a prevalent false dichotomy that is fracturing the church and reintegrating into wholeness in Christ.
Do we want our children growing up learning about sex from culture, or from the church? In today’s article, Kensi Duszynski makes a compelling case for playing an active role in the sexual education of children and teenagers in the church, and promises to follow up with 7 positive messages about sex that kids need to hear.
What might a feminine approach to holiness look like? In today’s article, Sharon Drury explains how women can be tempted to find their identity completely in others instead of God, and this poses as big of a problem to consecration and holiness as do masculine proclivities.
The Bible is full of provocative accounts of miraculous healings, signs and wonders that draw people’s hearts back to God. Still, some claim that the spiritual gifts have ceased, or at least the more charismatic gifts have. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Craig Keener explores this important teaching.
When you reach out, open the doors, and make a place for special needs children, youth, and adults you will discover a wonderful blessing that will flow through your entire congregation. Read these 6 steps by Randy Jessen for reaching special needs families.
In the cycles of the church calendar, Pentecost Sunday is the final Sunday of the Easter Season. For those who design worship, it’s an opportunity to bring in some incredible themes into the gatherings of our church. Find 10 modern worship songs for pentecost in today’s article by Drew Causey.
After Jesus died and was resurrected, he ascended to the right hand of the Father after remaining with his disciples for 40 days. Though we tend to think of the ascension as an afterthought, in this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Steve Seamands reveals how Jesus’ leaving our world was just as crucial as his life, death, and resurrection.
