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As agents of revelation, the prophets did not preface their teachings by saying, "In my opinion." Instead, they introduced their statements or...

I was driving one day and was stopped in my tracks by a little sign in front of a small church: "For Sale. By Owner." "Who owns the church?" I...

Recently, a reporter from a Christian journal—writing on the topic of the missional church—asked me "What is your definition of the word...

Webster’s dictionary defines “theology” as “the study of the religious faith, practice, and experience.” Technically speaking theology is God...

Our hope is that someone will see himself in this list and learn that a certain practice has been robbing him of his service to the Lord and return...

One of the key thinkers and leaders among young evangelical pastors recently visited with Preaching Magazine about how people today view Jesus and...

We, very much like the Israelites, have been lulled into believing that all is well within the church.

As the family goes, so goes the culture. I would dare to add “so goes the Church.” Given the state of marriage and the family within the Church...

U.S. congregations have changed significantly in the last eight years, according to a new study, with them becoming more ethnically diverse, more...

Working in singles ministry, I visit so many churches and just don't have the time needed to get know everyone. So I love to do what is called "a...

The year 2008 shaped the future of evangelical America - and the world - in major ways. From the Olympics abroad to the presidential election at...

Very few churches set meaningful goals. If people come, seem happy, and we meet the budget, well... let’s repeat the same thing next year. This way...

In some ways, a Christian pastor is fulfilling the very essence of his calling when he preaches an unbeliever’s funeral.

Some things are just natural Christmas gifts. Fruitcake, not so much. But how about the Bible being recited on national television?