It may be tempting to think we honor veterans by carving out a time to recognize them in the service once a year. What I suggest goes beyond a singular Sunday and encompasses the whole church for the whole year.
Alva “Al” Lyle, who turns 100 years old in January, continues to play an active role within his church family. Born when Calvin Coolidge was U.S. President and the cost of a postage stamp was 2 cents, Lyle found …
In the fall of 2021, Neill’s Creek Baptist Church in Angier afforded me a 12-week sabbatical. This provision was included in the covenant when I was called as senior pastor in February of 2011.
Discussing some of my leadership shortcomings with a colleague reminded me of a common mistake often made during leadership transition.
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.
As rapid advances in artificial intelligence continue to be developed, the Barna Group has released a new report…
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.
Author Katie McCoy continues to speak out about how cultural norms have generated confusion about gender — specifically how biological sex is seen as something that can be changed.
Jose Arzate had a clear vision for his life as a young man: he wanted to play professional football in the U.S. and possibly even coach.
An associational missions strategist is having lunch with one of his most faithful pastors and closest friends in ministry. During their meal the strategist says, “Next year is the year your church needs to die.”
