Ray Hollenbach

Ray Hollenbach, a Chicagoan, writes about faith and culture. He currently lives in central Kentucky, which is filled with faith and culture. His book "Deeper Grace" (and others) is available at Amazon.com

Worship Circles: Worship Settings Don’t Have to Look Like a Concert

Whether you’re a seasoned worship leader or someone seeking a deeper sense of community, consider exploring worship circles.

How to Ask for Prayers on Social Media

How to ask for prayers on social media? We post our social media prayer because the social media space filled with people like us, and when people like us respond we can be sure to get the answer we are looking for.

Mobile Church Equipment Essentials

for mobile churches the most important thing to consider is sustainability and effectiveness. Sustainability should lead you to ask, “How can we set-up and takedown our gear quickly, week after week, in a way that doesn’t burn us out?”

4 Christmas Lessons From Joseph of Nazareth

We get the Christmas story from the scriptures. Good preaching highlights the fact that Christmas stories are also scripture Christmas lessons.

5 Powerful Christmas Preaching Ideas From the Annunciation

There might be enough material to ignite all of your Christmas preaching in just one passage. Take Luke’s famous account of the annunciation.

10 Praise Songs That Focus on God’s Faithfulness

Worship has long been a powerful way for believers to connect with God’s character, and one of the most reassuring attributes of God is...

From Easter to Pentecost: 50 Forgotten Days the Church Desperately Needs

The days between Easter and Pentecost are usually an afterthought, yet they are the beginning of a journey into the age to come.

Here’s Help for Your Good Friday Sermon

In your Good Friday message, remind your congregation: We want to embrace the resurrection, but Jesus calls us to the Cross, too. Discover these four powerful reflections on the cross

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