Church Life Archives - Page 3 of 104

Soaring congregations live into a future story of missional ministry

March 2, 2026

What is the difference between tell me the stories of Jesus, and tell me your story of Jesus?

Stop, analyze and verify: Is your church the next target?

March 2, 2026

“It is a real issue facing our churches”: As congregations increasingly manage finances and communications online, cybercriminals are taking notice.

First person: Do you have to choose between motherhood and ministry?

February 28, 2026

I’m a mom and a wife (a pastor’s wife at that). But I’m also a women’s ministry leader, Bible teacher and writer. Luke 14:26 tells

Soaring congregations ask God to pull them forward into the future

February 27, 2026

Merlin the magician, as depicted in T.H. White’s 1958 book “The Once and Future King,” is an enchanting wizard. He experiences time in a unique way. Born in the future, he views the present from the perspective of what has already materialized.

Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?

February 25, 2026

“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”

MinistrySafe offering free webinars to equip churches

February 20, 2026

MinistrySafe, which equips churches and ministry programs to better protect children from sexual abuse, is offering a free once-a-month webinar series starting Feb. 26.

New podcast dives into humorous side of pastoral ministry

February 16, 2026

A new podcast titled “It Could Only Happen to a Pastor” was recently launched by the North American Mission Board and is hosted by Southern Baptist pastors Matt Capps and Josh Reavis. The show invites listeners into the hilarious, awkward and “did that really happen?” moments that come with shepherding a local church.