Into whose image should associations nurture churches?
George Bullard discusses the importance of crafting a church in the image of God rather than earthly institutions. For the church to be made into the image of God, it must be open to spiritual, strategical and structural change.
FBC Alexandria ‘grieved,’ but sees ‘God’s grace with full season of ministry’
“We have ample ministry opportunity and are praying for the energy to keep up,” said FBC Alexandria Pastor Robert Stephens. “God’s grace is apparent in this full season of ministry. It will help our congregation process and move forward.”
Queen Elizabeth remembered for faith, service to others
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service at Westminster Abbey drew the eyes of the world on Monday (Sept. 19). As many
First Person: 5 truths for times of crisis
I have often wondered what my birth mother went through in the days leading up to my birth and following
First person: Stop trying to ‘manufacture what only God can do’
Every church has that mythical “perfect” Sunday. The worship is powerful. The sermon lands. Everything clicks.
Study: Is public perception of Christians declining? 69% of churchgoers say yes.
A Lifeway Research study finds around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.
Disaster Relief efforts helping Florida pick up the pieces after Ian
A week ago, Marta Ramirez was settling into her new home in Port Charlotte, a harborside town in southwest Florida.
Perfect storm: Major insurance agencies dropping churches as disasters pile up
An ongoing wave of disasters — Gulf Coast hurricanes, wildfires in California, severe thunderstorms and flooding in the Midwest — along with skyrocketing construction costs post-COVID have left the insurance industry reeling.