Church Matters Archives

Every pastor, every church, and every Christian organization will soon be forced to declare an allegiance to the Scriptures and to the Bible’s...

If we are to reach our culture with the truth of the gospel, we must deal with these troubling trends that have crept into many of our churches.

I am optimistic about the church of Jesus Christ. We’ve been through societal transformations before.

We are moving in the West further along this path as a post-Christian culture. No longer are Christian terms and biblical concepts commonplace....

If our only response to same-sex attraction is to call it a sin, we’re missing an opportunity for the gospel. Every Christian wrestles with...

You don't need a cooler statement of better slogan. You need to know what in the world your church or ministry is supposed to be doing.

This sin has moved in, set up camp in our churches, and now we don’t seem to care anymore. But it’s hurting our relationship with God and each...

One of the more provocative reports on the future of world religion, 2010-2050, was recently released by the Pew Forum. Six years in the making,...

Thinking about stepping away from a commitment you’ve made as you face a new ministry season? Before you do, keep reading.

If I would have left the church at the typical time a pastor leaves his church over the difficulty and strained relationships (usually around 2-4...

What can churches do to increase their relevance? Why do church leaders need to become good case makers?

There's home, and there's work, and then there are "third" places where community life and creative interaction occur. Sound like the Church? It...

Is it such a bad idea to purge the church rolls? How do some non-attending church "members" actually do damage to the gospel and to the cause of...

If you’re like me, numbers are maddening, particularly when it comes to the church. One reason is simple: how do you gauge how a church is doing in...

The reality is that there are a good number of professing Christians who either shy away from church membership or avoid church attendance...