God’s provision, focus underscore WMU board meeting
During WMU’s board meeting, Jan. 8–9, executive board members joined national and state leaders via Zoom to hear business updates
First person: 12 ways my wife partners with me in ministry
I don’t brag enough about my wife. I was a single pastor the first 10 years I served as a pastor, and then God brought Pam into my world.
Holiness and wealth: Prosperity gospel views on the rise, study shows
According to a Lifeway Research study, 52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their church and charities, with 24% strongly agreeing.
Opinion: The 3 proud lies we tell
Pastor Adam Dooley of Tennessee shares his observations and reasonings in this opinion piece.
First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’
Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.
‘Fine arts Bible study’ group reaches atheist student with gospel
“People aren’t always going to react well to the gospel,” said Payton Beucher, a student at Northwest Missouri State University. “But you don’t give people the excuse to throw it back in your face.”
Educators offer tips for foster parents, church preschool workers who care for children with trauma
When a new child enters your world — whether it’s a newly adopted son or daughter, a foster child or a new student in your church preschool — they often come broken from trauma. Here are some tips to help you meet them where they are.
Appellate court hears case on religious hiring rights at Liberty University
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday (March 17) in a case over whether Liberty University can require employees to follow its doctrinal beliefs on gender and sexuality.