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First Person: What better time to evangelize and baptize than Easter?

March 4, 2023

One of the ways I like to encourage people is to tell them to do what you do for the glory of God, and do

First Person: A desperate need for revival

February 28, 2023

For the past six months, I have been consumed with the desire to experience a true Spirit-led revival. I am not talking about having a

Your Voice: Longevity at church offers benefits

February 27, 2023

Serving 20 years as a pastor at the same church (nearly 12 years as senior, six years as associate and two years as youth pastor)

First Person: Advice for ‘Christian critics’

February 25, 2023

Every time something pops up on Christian radar, it’s frustrating to see how many Christian critics leap to immediately “expose” it as false — especially

‘Worship war’ concluded: What’s the best practice for your church?

February 24, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Part I and Part II, we looked at the new “worship war,” a debate about the suitability of worship music based on

‘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

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

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