For all the time Christians spend working, the Church devotes little time to helping individuals see their work as laden with sacred potential. Read More »
Worship
Vast Majority of Churches Still Have Wednesday Night Activities
Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say they have some type of activity on Wednesday night, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. Read More »
3 Reasons Your Church Shouldn’t Be a Perfect Fit for You
Churches that adhere to every one of our preferences can serve as nothing but a weird funhouse mirror—a pet project geared toward self-interest. Read More »
Churches Say Worship Wars Are Over, But Most Still Use Pianos and Hymnals
A new study from LifeWay Research found 15% of Protestant pastors say the biggest challenge they face in the area of music is navigating the varying preferences of members. Read More »
Mission: The Outcome of Devotion
Going out on mission is not a limited calling for only some of Jesus’ followers. Instead, it is the inevitable outcome of being with Jesus. 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 »
4 Hurdles to Clear Before Streaming Your Worship Services
There are plenty of good reasons a church would want to live stream their services. But there are plenty of reasons to approach this method of outreach with caution. Read More »
87-Year-Old Church Pianist Achieves Long-Awaited Dream of Publishing Hymn
Wynness Thomas is now living out a dream she’s carried in her heart for decades—to have one of her songs published in a hymnal. Read More »
4 Tips for Cultivating an Effective Multigenerational Worship Experience
Our worship is never more like heaven than when we gather together, preferring each other over any one approach to music, to sing the song we were all designed to sing as a family of faith. Read More »
A Group Your Church Might Unintentionally Exclude—and 6 Ways to Engage Them
Many with epilepsy are reluctant to attend church because the seizure triggers and potential harm from the worship environment create an extra barrier, making them feel unloved and unwelcome. Read More »