Theology of Vocational Well-Being in Team Ministry
When a team is working effectively, its combined efforts far outstrip the efforts of the pastor alone.
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Kansas Senate Candidate’s Megachurch Tells Kids Ministry Staff to Stop Saying ‘Boys and Girls’
The largest United Methodist congregation in America is telling children’s ministry workers to ditch terms like “boys” and “girls” in favor of gender-neutral alternatives, and one source of inspiration listed on the guidance comes from a transgender LGBTQ activist. A message obta
Bishop of Central Florida answers “Jesus transitioned” sermon with a defense of Christ’s bodily humanity
The Rt. Rev. Justin Holcomb has issued a theological pastoral letter rejecting the claim, preached at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine, that Jesus “transitioned” at the resurrection. The Bishop of Central Florida calls the idea an old error under a new name. In a 13-pa
Ministry Lessons from the Puritans with Joel Beeke
Joel Beeke joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to explore what the Puritans can teach today’s pastors about prayer, preaching, personal holiness, shepherding souls, handling criticism, and persevering in ministry.
What My Grandparents Taught Me About Pastoral Ministry
You’re being prepared for the work the Lord has for you in ways you may not understand until you’re standing in a hospice living room.
Gospel Hope for Gen-Z Ministry
Many of us have seen the statistics that Gen Z is the least explicitly Christian or religious generation on record.
7 Keys for Thriving in Lifelong Ministry
Learn long-term planning from Joseph, artful delegation from Jethro, lifelong consistency from Daniel, and aged wisdom from John.
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Kansas Senate Candidate’s Megachurch Tells Kids Ministry Staff to Stop Saying ‘Boys and Girls’
The largest United Methodist congregation in America is telling children’s ministry workers to ditch terms like “boys” and “girls” in favor of gender-neutral alternatives, and one source of inspiration listed on the guidance comes from a transgender LGBTQ activist. A message obta
Where to Draw—and Not Draw—the Line in Politics
The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students should use this link to su
Goodbye, ‘Sam’s Club’ Megachurch. Hello, Stained Glass.
Trinity Presbyterian finally has a church building of its own. That building has arches. And carved hammerbeams that tell the story of the Bible. Just northeast of Tulsa, in Owasso, Oklahoma, the PCA congregation has met in many locations since it was established in 2011. Twelve,
How Mental Illness Became an Identity
Only twice have I met my cousin Jason, who lives in Florida. This isn’t only because I grew up a time zone away: Jason is profoundly autistic, with little ability to communicate. He’s lived most of his life in a group home with the specialized care he needs—which is a lot, even o
We Need to Know Our Reformed Roots
This volume is an invitation to rediscover that heritage and to find fresh encouragement in the faithfulness of God, who has sustained his church through the centuries.
If the Church Did Its Job, Would the Parachurch Exist?
Do pregnancy centers, food pantries, or campus ministries exist because the church is failing to do her work?
Highland Park votes to leave United Methodist Church
After two days of voting, members of the Dallas congregation overwhelmingly approved a resolution severing ties with The United Methodist Church. More than 90% voted in favor of the move, according to the church.
‘Jesus Is Lord’ Sign Raises Questions After Christian Man Killed in Shocking Home Invasion
An 81-year-old Mississippi man who openly shared his Christian faith was shot and killed during a home invasion. According to Fox News Digital, Bobby McGill was asleep alongside his wife, Peggy, when Eric Basco allegedly broke into their home around 4 a.m. on Oct. 15. Union Count
