This past week I posted a short excerpt from a Thom Rainer article where he discussed the disdain that many people have for the “Stand and Greet” time that is a part of many Sunday morning worship services. He argues…
20 questions you should ask to see if your minister is any good
By Derek Penwell If you ask most churchgoers whether their minister does a good job or not, they will fall all over themselves to give you an opinion. Good or bad, they make judgments about the service their pastor renders…
The sacramentality of tattoos
Following an Orthodox tradition, the executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches got a tattoo to commemorate her pilgrimage to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. It is a visible sign that points to invisible realities, she says.
Mars Hill Bellevue gets new pastor, was once Driscoll target
Are Christian podcasts replacing church?
Sierra Leone bans Christmas, New Year’s celebrations to prevent spread of Ebola
Hotel deal on Nashville First Baptist Church site falls through
Baptist church remembers youth pastor, daughter after fatal accident
Changes in marriage laws renew questions about role of the church
By General Counsel K. Hollyn Hollman Even for astute observers, it is difficult to keep up with the rapidly changing legal developments concerning same-sex marriage. Legally, marriage is primarily a state law matter, but federal constitutional decisions and statutes also…
‘It meets my needs’ and other bad reasons for choosing a church
Like many in my generation, I’ve done some moving around and with each new move I’ve had to begin the difficult process of searching for a new church home. If you’re like most, a day is coming when you too…