What is the Church? Blessed, Broken, and Given
What if the table might best describe the life of the church as well as its worship? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Glenn Packiam to find out more.
Planning Christmas Programs for the Un-Churched?
Why does so much of our outreach around Christmas center on getting people into our church buildings? Becky shares a different way to think about how to reach the un-churched.
Three Ways to Understand the Purpose of Worship
In today's Seven Minute Seminary, Rev. Glenn Packiam shares three paradigms for understanding congregational worship: 1) Encounter, 2) Formation, 3) Mission.
Study on American Generosity and Religious Affiliation
What is the relationship between generosity and religious affiliation in America? Thad Austin shares findings from recent research.
Six Common Myths About Church Planting
Maybe you are thinking, Why do we need to start new churches? In today's article, Winfield Bevins responds to six myths that commonly surround the mandate to plant churches.
Preaching and Communion in Missional Churches
Preaching and administering the sacrament can be an enhancement for contextual ministry, rather than a detriment. Read more from Travis Collins to learn about these opportunities.
Planting Churches to Fulfill the Biblical Mandate to Make Disciples
The biblical mandate for the church is to make disciples of all nations. In today's article, Robert Coleman explores this call and suggests that church planting is a unique way to fulfill this calling.
Must the Pastor Be a Superstar?
Does the church really need super star pastors, that can do it all? Howard Snyder challenges us to think more biblically about church leadership and the body of Christ.
Are There Too Many Churches in America? Maybe Not Yet
Incarnation is not just a matter of tweaking our delivery method. It’s about planting new forms of church in bowling alleys, fitness centers, restaurants, etc.
How the Bible Sees the Church
In contrast to traditional views, the Bible describes the church in the midst of culture, struggling to maintain its fidelity while tainted by the corrosive acids of paganism and Jewish legalism.
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