A conversation has always existed during my ministry between evangelism and discipleship. The conversation often pits ministers on different sides: those who evangelize and those who disciple.
My 4-year-old daughter has finally come to the point where she wants to wear her hair in a ponytail. Of course, this desire is random throughout the day, so there are times where she wants me to hold her ponytail holder for her.
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.
When I first became a believer, evangelism meant “cold call,” door-to-door telling people about Jesus.
The latest Pew Research study finds Christianity remains stable after decades of decline, while the story for young adults remains complicated. Since 2020, the percentage of Americans who identify as
At what point does someone qualify as a regular church attendee? A Lifeway Research study found answers vary.
If you work on the communications or media team at a church, ministry or nonprofit, your job is to share your organization’s story with the local community and sometimes the world.
I’m a professor of evangelism and missions, but I still need reminders that I must intentionally choose to lead the way in doing evangelism. As
Most worship leaders work full-time, and do not have formal training or institutional ties, according to a recent survey. The survey, from Worship Leader Research, found
As we enter 2026, many church pastors make resolutions: grow attendance, launch new ministries, or refresh programs. But one resolution often gets overlooked: stop the chaos in church communication.
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