When Jesus encounters hurting people he doesn’t ever say, “Just get over it,” or, “Everything happens for a reason.”
All in Church
The Giving Church
Even in the moments when I stand behind the pulpit asking for funds, like Paul I already know my church is eager to help.
It Makes a Difference
Do you remember bus ministry? I recall a time when those of us enamored with church growth smirked about bus ministry and considered it a fad at best.
Mormons, Refugees, and Addicts
We believe every person has come to the assembly of God’s people for a reason. Yet I am always surprised at who God brings our way.
Helping Our Children Choose Baptism
It is a tragedy if certain children are more invited into this beautiful ritual than others are.
Learning to Lead from Grace
You can lead from your strengths … but what happens when your strength wears out? It’s a flameout.
Ministry Spotlight: Drew Baker and ElderLink North Carolina
Drew Baker shares about his ministry with the South Fork Church of Christ.
Technicolor Prophecies for Troubled Times
An open pulpit is a means of grace God has always used to reach a diverse group of people.
Mentoring As a Tool for Transformation
When used in a church setting, mentoring can also be transformational and is a valuable addition to a church program.
Where Have All the Young People Gone?
With young people, church can feel like a boat full of small holes and slow leaks. When bailing isn’t working, and you are taking on water, it’s tempting to give up.
Putting Community in Communion
Lately I have found a practice that has enhanced my sense of community as I partake. I spend my communion time looking at the people around me.
Hey, Church! Stop Joking about Being Addicted to Food
Food addiction jokes really bug me because 1) these jokes aren’t funny, and 2) food addiction is not a thing.
Leading in Church Takes a Leap of Faith
For ministers, shepherds, and members of Churches of Christ jumping out of the airplane of tradition, of ties to debt, buildings, worship practices, and justice issues, is going to take a leap of faith.
Which Comes First: The Bread or the Cup?
We reflect on what God has provided for us by our observance of the Lord’s Supper as instructed in Scripture. Though the usual method was broken that Sunday, the overall meaning was the same.
Church Leadership and the Reversal of Power
As leaders within our congregations and communities, do we hold onto as much power as possible, or do we instead focus on empowering others?
Rituals and Memory
We are forgetful creatures who need rituals and celebrations to mark the time and place where something happened.
Preachers and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Comedians and preachers both stand in front of a skeptical audience, demand attention, and attempt to perform in such a way that the people leave in a different frame of mind than when they came.
What to Say When There Are No Words
Those of us who accept the responsibility of spiritual leadership have high expectations placed on us. But these three things will make a difference.
Five Reasons the Church Should Support Recovery Groups
Twelve-step groups are not the church. And this is a great reason why the church should support them.
Why the Church Needs Feminism (Part 6)
There are three common mistakes that churches make that provide safe havens for abusers and re-victimize the vulnerable time and time again.