Holy Soup

Most Americans believe the country’s race relations are generally bad. And some are wondering about the connection between race and religion. Are churches generally helping–or …

Young people are staying away from the church in growing numbers. But why? When you pose that question to those inside the church, it seems …

Why don’t our efforts at disciple-making result in more obvious disciples–people who live out their attachment to Jesus every day? Part of the problem comes …

Are American churches going the way of Europe’s declining religious institutions? Church attendance across Europe has dropped to single-digit percentages. In that environment, how is …

In front of a room of pastors and other church leaders, Andrea began to tell her tale of leaving the church she had helped to …

As terror attacks continue abroad and closer to home, are Christian churches seen as a vulnerable “soft targets?” In addition to all the other challenges …

The American political scene is leading the way for church dynamics. Gone are the days when parties and factions and individuals would share differing views, …

Sunday church services had become just another spectator event. Attendees came, sat, stared, spoke to no one, and went home. It wasn’t a community of believers. It …

As The Shack movie hits the screen, many will see God portrayed as never before. Some will be struck by the relentless affection God shows …

Shrinking budgets and mission-minded Millennials are causing more churches to move away from full-time, paid professional staff positions. Expect to see more ministry functions handled …