Sunday Best: What Might Our Best Actually Look Like?
Remember that expression Sunday Best? It usually referred to church clothes: a dressy wardrobe that was reserved for the first day of the week. It wasn’t just about threads, though. Sunday Best signified […]
Why Care About the Rural Church? A Q&A with Tyler VanWey
Editor’s Note: Why care about the rural church? While it’s easy to focus on growing urban and suburban churches because of their population density, it also becomes easier to forget […]
3 Ways to Shepherd Well
One of the foremost elders of the church, the Apostle Peter, gives us a clear picture of our role as elders. In 1 Peter 5:1-4, he states: Therefore, I exhort […]
3 Healthy Ways to Handle Ministry Pressure
Serving in ministry full-time, part-time, or even as a volunteer can be a daunting task. Constantly developing sermon series, teaching materials, leading or participating in staff meetings, board meetings, small […]
Who Are the Anabaptists and What Can We Learn from Them?
Who are the Anabaptists, and what can we learn from them? To understand the Anabaptists, it is helpful to see their story in the larger context of church history. When […]
Does Your Church Have the Right Endgame?
Right before His ascension into Heaven, Jesus shared His vision for His Church—His heart for Gospel impact and saturation: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; […]
Discipling Girls and Women: A Q&A with Anessa Westbrook
When it comes to discipling girls and women to trust and follow Jesus, are there any observations or tips that help make it more effective? Anessa Westbrook, DMin, professor of […]
3 Ways to Check Your Organization’s Culture
Organizational culture seems like a simple concept at first glance. Putting words on paper, talking about concepts, and pronouncing to the world that this is who we are and what […]