Today’s ear-bud generation is hoping that meals and hospitality might be glimpses of a better world. In today’s article, Evelyn Bence shares what it might look like for those who are comfortable in the kitchen to practice a form of radical hospitality, especially to those who need it most.
What do you expect to happen when the Word of God is read in church? Do you treat the reading of Scripture in a way that is conducive to these effects? In today’s video interview, Christine Parton Burkette of Duke Divinity School shares how the public reading of Scripture will never be the same once we come to terms with its central role in the worship service.
The community of Jesus exists not as an escape from the world but rather as an outpost for the kingdom of God. Read more from Brian Russell as he describes how the missional impulse of the kingdom is related to a community called the church, not individuals.
Why does the public reading of Scripture matter? Should it still be included in worship services? In today’s video, Christine Parton Burkett shares how and why reading Scripture helps to form us into the people of God, and why the reading of Scripture should be done with care and excellence.
Global partnerships among churches are indispensable for gospel work. However, the wide diversity in cultures makes navigating missions work complex. In today’s article, Ravi David offers the Western church several helpful tips to be mindful of when working together with their global brothers and sisters.
Growing a choir requires a lot of hard work, dedication and preparation. But the end result? It’s beautiful music to the ears! In today’s article, Mary Crowson shares 5 tips for growing a church choir.
How can a church grow in diversity? Talbot Davis shares insight on how churches can become diverse by understanding cause and effect in terms of the goal of the church. He also includes 5 ways we can encourage diversity in a church.
Why don’t they sing? There are many situations where those present in a church program sing with great gusto and spiritual fervor, but this isn’t always the case. In today’s article, Mary Crowson shares 5 reasons why a church might not be singing along—and suggests for curbing this from happening.
Covenant renewal services revisit what it means to be a follower of Christ. Adapted by professor and worship designer Jonathan Powers, check out this modern order of worship adapted from John Wesley’s service.
Most parents make the assumption that when their child attends their church’s youth program they are going to be surrounded by godly people, be equipped as a disciple of Christ, and be in a Christ centered environment. In today’s article, Jake Andrews shares 4 things that must be in place to ensure that happens.
Finally, the question must be asked, “What is a disciple?” For those early Christians, being a disciple was really quite simple. It meant that they were becoming more and more like Christ in every single aspect of their lives. Read the final entry in Steve Bruns’ series on discipleship.
How do we measure the way lives are being affected by our churches? Sadly, most pastors do not spend much time outside of church world, so there’s no way to know. In today’s article, David Alexander explores how pastors might connect better with the people they serve.
