Holy Soup

It’s true. Most people avoid church. They’re not interested. But, that doesn’t mean they’re disinterested in God. Here’s the problem. The population perceives that the …

It’s the critique that church people hate to hear. The hypocrite thing. It’s everywhere. Research shows that 85 percent of the public views churchgoers as …

You’re not allowed to talk about that at church. In fact, you’re not allowed to talk at all during the typical American church service. And …

If most people currently avoid church (they do), how might the church change to be more welcoming to these exiles? This was a critical question …

Most people don’t want to go to church. But why? And what might interest them in joining a community of faith? Those questions have sent …

As the American church struggles to maintain its place in contemporary society, some observers point with optimism to the rise of the multi-site church. “It’s …

For many teachers and preachers, there’s a line they won’t cross when delivering their messages. This line creates a barrier that looms higher than any …

The auctioneer tried everything he could to increase the bid. But in the end, the pews sold for $25 apiece. We watched as the contents …

Today’s Christian teenagers embody a number of encouraging values. But those same values tend to chafe today’s church. Since launching Group Magazine almost 40 years …

“We try to be missional. We try to be externally focused,” the young pastor told me. “But nothing seems to work.” This church, in a …