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People describe the Christian faith as a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But in the church, how have we gone about encouraging and developing that relationship …
People describe the Christian faith as a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But in the church, how have we gone about encouraging and developing that relationship …
Church shoppers. They’re derided as fickle, self-centered customers caught up in the toxic fever of consumerism. “People treat church and church programs like the mall,” …
“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 …
They say the “right” thing. “Sunday morning isn’t the main event. The real ministry happens in our small groups.” “Life change happens in circles, not …
Is the American church fading away? Will the losses in membership and attendance lead to a marginalized church presence such as that in present-day Europe? …
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 …
The men surrounded Candace after the community meeting. They knew Candace was a Christian. They had some serious questions for her. This scene played out …