In a preaching or teaching ministry, you’re bound to hear (or offer) some poorly constructed, cringe-worthy illustrations. Fortunately, we can look back and laugh most of the time. Read More »
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4 Keys to Replanting Rural Churches
Let’s go to reclaim churches the world has all but forgotten about. God hasn’t forgotten about these churches and neither should you. Read More »
The 20 Most Bizarre—and Hilarious—Things to Happen During a Sermon
In a preaching or teaching ministry, it’s inevitable you’ll have some bizarre—and sometimes hilarious—things happen. Here are a few stories to enjoy. Read More »
Secret Thoughts of a First-Time Church Visitor
I’ve yet to visit a church where a member asks me to sit with them so I’m not alone as a visitor. I wonder why this is in a Christian community. Read More »
Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old City that Likely Harbored King David From Saul
An ancient refuge that famously hid David from King Saul has itself been hidden from researchers for years—until now. Read More »
Pastors Are Not Quitting In Droves
We’ve all heard—and perhaps shared—scary stats about pastors who leave the ministry every month. The truth is sometimes worse than myth, but fortunately not in this case. Read More »
How a Worship Song Is Fueling Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong
“Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has become the unofficial anthem of a pro-democracy protest movement filling the streets of Hong Kong. Read More »
Pastors’ Housing Allowance Avoids Supreme Court Challenge
Pastors can rest a little easier in their homes today knowing they or their churches won’t have to pay any additional taxes on their residences—for now. Read More »
7 Surprising Trends in Global Christianity in 2019
Instead of evaluating Christianity based on a local or even national perspective, a global vantage point can provide a better picture of the status of the faith. Read More »
Surprising Study Finds Millennial Evangelicals More Likely to Attend Church Than Other Generations
The oldest millennials are now approaching 40 and the youngest are beyond the traditional college years, and the evangelicals among them are showing up to church. Read More »