Respecting Friends with Mental Health Concerns: Insights for the Church
By Lark Braten Having a mental illness makes it challenging for one to maintain the respect of others. It might draw sympathy, curiosity, suspicion, or disdain; but, [...]
The Ministry of Walking Alongside Those in Need
by Santiago Chavez I heard my inner voice repeatedly telling me to keep it together, but his tears and quivering lower lip pushed [...]
Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus
By Whaid Rose Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus: Why the post-COVID church must redefine itself and its mission. Once upon a time a [...]
5 Misconceptions About Christian Education
By Brian Franks There are several misconceptions about Christian Education out there. Below are five of the most common ones. #1—CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS JUST ABOUT [...]
Why be a Leader in the General Conference?
By Jacquelyn Scott Why Be a Leader in the General Conference? Read more to find out why. When I first started taking classes [...]
Who Controls Your Butter? Reflections on Spiritual Accountability
by Whaid Rose While attending a dinner, the newly elected Senator Bill Bradley asked the waiter for an extra pat of butter. The [...]
Why We Keep Singing Together: Building Each Other Up
By Loren Gjesdal My local church’s worship team is really tremendous. Vocals, drums, guitars, piano—all very talented. Yet they just can’t quite measure [...]
Our Work and Our Worship: Labor Day Reflections for Committed Disciples
By Whaid Rose Talk of Floyd Martin, a Georgia mailman, filled the air as some 300 people gathered for the surprise block party [...]