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Gen Z women and the Church

April 18, 2026

Women have long been the backbone of religion in America. They are more likely than men to identify as religious, say faith is important in

Workshop creates ‘real and lasting’ growth among men

April 17, 2026

Pastor Stephen Brogli of Bethel Baptist Church recently led seven men through a Practical Preaching Workshop, and he offered reflections in an interview with Kentucky Baptist Convention North Central Regional Consultant Andy McDonald.

Soaring congregations pivot to disciple-making

April 13, 2026

No one remembers how the debate started, but they remember what happened at the small group leaders annual retreat six years ago — a move toward a disciple-making approach that has made a transformational difference in the active engagement of maturing and serving disciples in Kingdom-focused ministry.

Christian entertainer helps audiences clearly see power of gospel

April 11, 2026

As Christian entertainer, juggler and illusionist Boston Bachert travels and performs for audiences around the country, he uses this creative ministry to showcase the truth of the gospel and the power of God at work.

First person: Today’s church and the quiet crisis

April 10, 2026

The greatest danger facing today’s church is not persecution, political pressure or cultural hostility. It is something far more subtle — and far more familiar.

When doubt creeps in: Study measures churchgoers’ faith in God

April 9, 2026

When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God’s love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God’s character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years.

Soaring congregations are clear about who Jesus is

April 9, 2026

Carrie, a life group leader in her congregation, posed the following question during a weekly gathering of a couples life group: “If our congregation is seeking to soar with faith on a spiritual and strategic journey to reach its full Kingdom potential, is it more important for us to understand what Jesus did or who Jesus is?”

First Person: Ministering to prodigal Christians

March 30, 2026

While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended. I began to wonder what would cause such a spiritual decline.