Holy Soup

This summer’s big regional youth conference has been cancelled. Because of tunes. The leader of the denominational office notified all the churches in the region …

Where will you be in 10 years? in 20 years? If you’re involved in a church, it may look quite different from what you’re accustomed …

A friend visited the large, famous church on a typical Sunday. The worship band performed with precision. The lighting and fog effects were state of …

Last weekend most people in America avoided church. And, a sizable portion of those who did make it to church wished they were somewhere else. …

She’s one mad mom. “With soda, you’ve crossed a line. That was my son’s first drop of soda. And it was given to him AT …

Youth ministry has been known to pioneer new and effective forms of ministry that also influence the rest of the church. But that trend, in …

I can usually spot a dysfunctional church staff from a mile off. Certain little indicators tell the story. Conversely, other telltale signs generally telegraph a …

New research reveals the latest path to better health and wellbeing. Go to church. But the true link to the health benefits may not be …

Last week, at our annual leadership retreat, I asked our leaders to stop talking. I invited them to find a comfortable spot, and just be …

Youth ministry in the American church is often diagnosed as an increasingly ill patient. Some are even suggesting the patient is terminally ill. Researchers and …