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How can we protect vulnerable members from cyberfraud?

“They stole $77,000. And that was all of my savings.” Her voice was so soft I (Doug) had to lean in to hear her. “I’ve talked with the local police, the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission. The money is...

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When callings and choir robes collide

By Amy Butler The other day I was remembering my first involvement in a church as an independent adult. My first grown-up church was a big, suburban congregation with a fancy building and lots of fun programming for college students….

Guilty of guilting

Over the years I’ve learned that guilt can be an effective tool. I’ve been on both ends of it too; being guilted into certain things and guilting others. Sadly, most of my experiences with guilt were in the context of…

Practicing hospitality

There was a time when churches were excited when a young married couple with 1.5 kids walked through the doors of the church building.  The conventional wisdom was, “These are the kind of people we need to grow a church.”…

Fan or foe, children’s sermon here to stay

TEASER: Critics say the sermons aren't really sermons and aren't really for kids; supporters say they are a way to include children in worship. (ABP) — Judging from the absence of squirming and giggling, Holly Smith’s children’s sermon was quite…