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Firefighters Warn: Never Leave Water Bottles Sitting in a Hot Car

With summer rapidly approaching, firefighters are warning people to never leave clear plastic water bottles in a hot car. It seems like the opposite thing you would hear as temperatures heat … more
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3 TRUTHS COVID UNCOVERED ABOUT THE CHURCH

Imagine an apple sitting on your counter. You go to the garage and get a vise and then put the apple inside it. Then you start turning the handle, and the vise starts tightening. … more
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6 TRUTHS THE CHURCH SHOULD UNDERSTAND ABOUT GEN Z AND RACIAL JUSTICE

One thing journalists and ministers have in common is that we’re called not to make the story about us, which makes what I’m writing difficult. I have the privilege of wearing both … more
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WHY ‘A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION’ IS NECESSARY IN MINISTRY

We live in a day where we can pull a small rectangle from our pocket and have near-limitless access to near-countless mediums for information instantly. With the tap of a … more
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Which Kind of Transformation Does Your Preaching Bring?

Our only hope for real transformation through our preaching is the gospel of Christ. Knowing Jesus is the means and goal of transformation. Read More The post Which Kind of Transformation Does … more
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Pastoral Hypocrisy and Bad Preaching Are a Turnoff to Churchgoers

Most churchgoers aren’t leaving a church because they have a personal complaint against the pastor or his preaching, but some are. Read More The post Pastoral Hypocrisy and Bad Preaching Are … more
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Jesus’ Resurrection Confronts and Comforts

The truthfulness of Jesus' resurrection should challenge skeptics and bring life-changing hope to every Christian. Read More The post Jesus’ Resurrection Confronts and Comforts appeared … more
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Easter Remains High Attendance Day for Most Churches

The three highest-attendance Sundays for churches—Easter, Christmas, and Mother’s Day—have remained the same since 2011. Most pastors are expecting one of their largest crowds … more
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Women’s Ministry Equips Women to Share Their Faith and Serve

When churchgoing women describe the impact of women’s ministry on their lives, they include opportunities to serve and share the gospel. Twice in my career I have worked from an office in … more
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Fewer Americans Regularly Attend Church

Congregations likely saw an Easter bump in attendance but church attendance overall is falling, according to Gallup. Read More The post Fewer Americans Regularly Attend Church appeared first … more
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5 Choices That Led One Missionary to Unforeseen Greatness

As the greatest missionary in North African Missions, Lilias Trotter reached an unconscious greatness through her weakness and sacrifice. Read More The post 5 Choices That Led One Missionary … more
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Wreck the Roof: How Far Will You Go to Bring Friends With Disabilities to Jesus?

The biblical account of the paralyzed man and his faithful friends epitomizes this unwavering resolve to bring all people to Jesus. Read More The post Wreck the Roof: How Far Will You Go to … more
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Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022

According to analysis, 1,253 congregations that were part of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2021 were no longer connected in 2022. Read More The post Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 … more
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Churchgoers Working on Sunday Could Spark Outreach Opportunities for Churches

The Church of Eleven22 didn’t plan on having a worship service on a different day, but they were meeting in another church’s building at the time and outgrew all of their Sunday morning … more
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5 Symptoms of False Humility

While humility is a virtue we should celebrate and encourage, it's essential to recognize how we may be expressing false humility. Humility is a highly regarded virtue in society. It’s … more
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Beyond the Pulpit: A Pastor’s Role in Family Caregiving

How do pastors continue to minister effectively while shouldering the weight of caregiving responsibilities? Read More The post Beyond the Pulpit: A Pastor’s Role in Family Caregiving … more
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7 Things We May Wish the Bible Didn’t Say About Worship

Some Bible verses about worship make us uncomfortable. Here are seven things you may wish the Bible didn’t say about worship. Read More The post 7 Things We May Wish the Bible Didn’t Say … more
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7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small Groups for Summer

Don’t lose sight of the fact that your groups need to prepare for the summer months when attendance typically declines for a bit. Read More The post 7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small … more
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Growing Percentage of Americans See Declining Religious Influence

Four in 5 U.S. adults believe religious influence is declining in American life, and most aren’t happy about it, according to Pew Research. Read More The post Growing Percentage of Americans … more
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Why Are More Pastors Thinking About Quitting?

More pastors are contemplating quitting ministry and leaving their church. Several factors increase the likelihood of those thoughts. Read More The post Why Are More Pastors Thinking About … more
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