Church Matters

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  Churches Use Political Pressure, Small-Dollar Loans to Fight Predatory Payday Lending Anyra Cano Valencia was having dinner with her husband, Carlos, and their family when an urgent knock came at their door. Mark A. Kellner Nov 27, 2018
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  7 Fresh Ideas for Ministry Leaders Ministry Leaders are always looking for new ideas to keep their Bible studies, ministry areas, or Sunday School classes flourishing. Here are a few things to consider. Jennifer Maggio Nov 20, 2018
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  Is the Whole Church Staff Supposed to Leave When the Pastor Does? Some of the staff was told by the old pastor that it is common practice for the staff to also put in resignation letters and leave with the old pastor. Is that right? Dr. Roger Barrier Nov 20, 2018
• 10 Creative Community Service Projects for Your Youth Group When my youth minister husband sat down to design a summer mission week for the teens in our church, he knew one thing – it wouldn’t be the typical youth group experience. Instead of going... Lori Hatcher Nov 14, 2018
• What Churches Need to Stay Together in Today's Divisive World I often lament the institutional church’s diminished role in society. Yet embedded in this challenge I envision an opportunity to reimagine our collective togetherness as part of God’s larger plan for the... José Humphreys Nov 07, 2018
• 5 Things Good Leaders Do (and 5 They Don't) “Let’s wait on that,” a leader told me before an important church meeting one evening. I wanted to train the leaders of each ministry in my church, but it was easier said than done. Every idea I suggested... Michelle S. Lazurek Oct 31, 2018
• What to Do When You Disagree on Doctrine Albert Mohler wrote a helpful article that many Christians refer to when it comes to our disagreements over doctrine. Aimee Byrd Oct 23, 2018
• Does the Size of Your Church Matter to God? Roger shares his thoughts on the problem with "Competitive Christianity" in the Church. Dr. Roger Barrier Oct 17, 2018
• How to Make it Easier for People to Come to Your Church Does anyone care about the first-timer who drives up to your facility? Joe McKeever Oct 10, 2018
• 5 Lessons the Church Can Learn from Disney I know what you're thinking. But before you label me a heretic at the mere suggestion that the church could learn something from a company that doesn’t profess to be Christian, please hear me out. My... Cindi McMenamin Oct 03, 2018
• 10 Messages Every Church Should Be Sending Women I have a friend with a deep passion for God. This woman has dedicated her life to sharing Jesus, and her beautiful heart is evident in all she does. Hers is a true calling. Once this lady spoke with a... Janna Wright Sep 26, 2018
• How to Build Community When the Church Members Would Rather Be Online The communication revolution is, to my thinking, self-evident. What is less discussed is the community revolution it reflects, and what that means for those of us invested in fostering community. Quick: How... Dr. James Emery White Sep 19, 2018