First person: Developing a culture of invitation
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church.
Hope Center rooted in outreach, true to its name
On any given day, the Hope Center at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona, may host refugees learning English,
Persecuted churches continue to multiply in South Asia
It’s the stuff inspirational movies are made of, but this is the real-life story of a man and his lasting
Mississippi evangelism conference lights ‘fire from within,’ sees13 baptisms
“When the invitation began,” one pastor noted, “and I began to see people raising their hands, then responding, it was an answered prayer. I think the most surprising thing was the number of students in the choir who responded!”
When tragedy strikes: Resources to help ministers, parents, others
Recent news headlines remind us of a troubling statistic: 1 in 5 American adults has been a victim or witness
First person: Could you visit Iran? Start praying.
‘When the doors are opened, seek out ways to visit Iran. In the meantime, seek out Persians who are living among us.’
Your Voice: You might be an angry pastor if …
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How effective is your church at serving others?
Most churchgoers say they’re looking for ways to serve God as well as the people in their churches and communities, but many still struggle to make that a reality.