Church Matters Archives

Sharing how he has coped after his son’s suicide, Rick Warren urges pastors to let their times of suffering be acts of ministry.

In 2013, CTCA launched “Our Journey of Hope,” a cancer care ministry outreach program to help cancer patients find strength and hope in God.

In honor of the women in our lives and churches, I surveyed a group of pastors’ wives for their thoughts on ministry and marriage.

No matter how far young adults go from Christ, there’s hope for them to return to faith if Christians like you reach out to them. Here's how to...

In God and the Gay Christian, Vines argues that “Christians who affirm the full authority of Scripture can also affirm committed, monogamous...

Think of Romans 12 as a template, a form (or pattern or framework) which may be laid over the entire 21 verses, and which depict a healthy church.

Unfortunately, you will not believe what some well-meaning Christians say to a bereaved person.

I’ve found myself talking increasingly about the defining character trait of those who join and grow with an organization; the defining mark of...

Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck), where I have the privilege of serving as senior pastor, has a clear ten-year vision. And for us, how we reach...

Dr. Roger on having a sound financial plan for your church.

Why has observing Lent become a trend among evangelicals? What should we think about Lent anyway?

According to Barna Group's study, only 40% of practicing Christians say they have a clear sense of God's calling on their lives.

We shouldn't be building our personal ministries based on criticism of the rest of the body of Christ.

We seldom see the good God is doing through us as we are doing it. That keeps us humble.

Here are ten ways churches signal newcomers that they are not wanted.