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First person: Are kids learning to evangelize?

August 8, 2023

Barna Research reveals over two-thirds of Christian teens lack evangelism training; 47% feel equipped to discuss faith.

Nonnegotiable: Serving all congregations in associational ministry

July 30, 2023

“If you cannot serve all congregations, you give up your right to serve any congregation.” This was a wise word of advice from my best

First person: We all have a part to play in ending human trafficking

July 24, 2023

Something’s brewing. I don’t know exactly what it is, but God is at work. I have a part to play in ending injustice. That’s how

Below the surface: 9 warning signs of potential church division

July 22, 2023

Over the years, I’ve seen churches divide. What I’ve learned, though, is that no division happens overnight; every one has some kind of previous problem

First person: How can we find harmony in a culture of outrage?

July 20, 2023

In today’s world we are surrounded by outrage. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have made it easier than ever for people to express

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Your Voice: Ask yourself these 8 questions this week

July 18, 2023

Following God requires us to look in the mirror of God’s Word. That process can be what I call “joyously painful” — painful because we

First person: 6 ways to spark more generosity in your life

July 15, 2023

I must confess that I am a terrible online shopper. I find something that looks like a quality product only to realize later that it

First person: Lessons learned in the trenches of parenting a teen

July 15, 2023

Before I throw a pity party about parenting a teenager in 2023, let’s be clear: it’s always been a challenge — with or without the

First person: Honest conversations about kids and church

July 9, 2023

“I don’t want to go to church tomorrow.” Nothing quiets post-dinner chatter quicker than a 7-year-old’s honesty. Eyes wide, my mind reached for the right