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Mere Christianity is not a reduction of orthodoxy, but the distillation of Christianity so that it is fermented to its fullest potency.

With Brennan, I concur that it is high time for the church to honor its Founder by embracing sola gratia anew.

If a church isn’t growing, what is keeping it from fulfilling its full redemptive potential?

We will shipwreck our leadership for certain if we do not remember that we are stewards, not lords, of all that we hold by trust.

Christians are rightly and necessary concerned about leadership, but many Christians seem to aim no higher than secular standards and visions of...

Here are six humble suggestions on how to live godly when facing a dying church.

As a theologian Calvin stood without peer in his day, and as an exegete Calvin was arguably ahead of his time. But above all else, Calvin was a...

There is a growing phenomenon in many churches – particularly large, fast-growing evangelical churches - that can only be called “heresy creep.”

You know colleagues or have heard of peers who have sadly slipped away from their ministry or faith. Here's a quick but reliable list of 10 signs...

Don't stop at Daniel 6. We want to hear the whole book.

How should Christians respond to insults and vitriol from the culture?

This is a blog with a very specific audience. I know it may exclude some of you, but it may be healthy for you to eavesdrop.

Easter is your day. Churches will be packed. Hundreds of thousands of people are coming to hear one thing. "My Redeemer lives."

Despite the number of people affected by suicide, few churches have counseling or grief ministries specifically for survivors.

How we treat the bodies of the dead says a lot about what we believe. But do our beliefs square with Scripture?