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‘Worship war’ continued: Addressing the ‘rabbit trail’ argument

February 23, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part 2 of a three-part series on worship music. In Part 1, we were introduced to the new “worship

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Inside the latest ‘worship war’: Can a song be ‘tainted’?

February 22, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part I of a three-part series on worship music. Have you heard about the new “worship war”? This one

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First Person: A church of courage 

February 20, 2023

During Black History Month, the IMB celebrates the contributions of African American missionaries in building the Kingdom. Eric and Ramona Reese have served in Brazil

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First Person: How to show you care about the sexual abuse crisis

February 16, 2023

I sometimes give overly simple answers to complex questions. “Why should we care about the sexual abuse crisis?” I was asked. I gave a simple

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9 ways to help grow church attendance

February 14, 2023

As I travel around the state, I’m encouraged to see churches that are now “blowing and growing.” Others are lagging behind and a little “winded.”

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5 ways to strengthen your marriage

February 14, 2023

Relationships can be difficult and hard to maintain. In the midst of busy schedules and crazy work lives and our kids’ school and sports, it

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First Person: Revival reflections from Asbury

February 14, 2023

 The quiet, precious movement of God continues in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the campus of Asbury University. This is not the first time an extended movement

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First Person: The ‘amazing’ Syble’s secret to turning 99

February 12, 2023

Our church member Syble Elliott turned 99 the other day. She is one year away from joining an extremely elite club. Only about one in

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Leadership lessons from Tom Brady’s retirement

February 12, 2023

Football is an excellent teaching tool for the Church and its leadership. I have said for many years “Sport speaks.” It speaks about transitions, pressures,

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Your Voice: Pastors, don’t ignore this group in your sermons

February 11, 2023

Week in and week out, the same group of unconverted people come to our worship services — and we practically ignore them. We’d never treat

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