Church Matters Archives

Choosing leaders is a trickier task than one would believe. Simply because someone volunteers to head up a committee or lead a Bible study does not...

Albert Mohler wrote a helpful article that many Christians refer to when it comes to our disagreements over doctrine.

Roger shares his thoughts on the problem with "Competitive Christianity" in the Church.

Does anyone care about the first-timer who drives up to your facility?

Disneyland Parks are places nearly every person wants to go, repeatedly. What if people were lining up at your church doors to do the same?

Here are 10 messages every church should be sending to their women.

The communication revolution is, to my thinking, self-evident. What is less discussed is the community revolution it reflects, and what that means...

When Sarah Joy Hays learned in the summer of 2016 that her pastor in Baton Rouge, La., had been having an affair with another woman in their church...

In all the busy-ness, it’s tempting to think of your home group as an optional extra—to fit in so long as you have the time, and the energy. Here’s...

I will never forget being a visitor and, honestly, the experience has shaped almost everything I do in our current church.

Ever wondered how you know when someone needs encouragement? Here's a simple test. Check and see if they have a pulse.

The horror of Pennsylvania’s Catholic sexual abuse scandal is still very present on the minds of the American people, and the world, for that...

No one has breathed more vision and challenge into my vocational world than Bill Hybels and the fleshed-out picture of the church exhibited by...

Going into the ministry? Bring along a Bible, a theological education, a willingness to work and serve and love, and a good sense of humor.

If you've been at the same church for a long time and have struggle to make friends or build community, here are 3 important tips to help you out.