Stephanie Martin

Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church To Launch Elevation College With Southeastern University

In what it called a surprise announcement, Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church announced that it will launch Elevation College next fall.

18 Christmas Outreach Ideas for Youth Ministry

Need creative Christmas outreach ideas for teens? Learn how to involve kids in service at the holidays.

‘Sinnity-Sin-Sin’—Douglas Wilson Sparks Debate About Sending Christian Kids to Public Schools

Pastor Douglas Wilson rebooted one of his “spicier” takes: Christians shouldn’t send their children to public schools.

Prominent Florida Pastor, a Former New York Yankees Chaplain, Arrested for Allegedly Failing To Report Suspected Child Abuse

Florida Pastor Mark Vega was arrested on Nov. 24 for allegedly failing to inform law enforcement officials about suspected child abuse.

29 Inmates at America’s Largest Maximum-Security Prison Attend Father-Daughter Dance Thanks to God Behind Bars

On Nov. 22, God Behind Bars helped 29 inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary reconnect with their daughters in a memorable way.

14 Christmas Object Lessons for Children’s Ministry

Use these 14 Christmas object lessons for teachable moments at church and Sunday school.

18 Creative Christmas Lessons for Youth Ministry

Christmas lessons are important for kids of all ages. Offer teens meaningful reminders about the life-changing hope Jesus offers.

QB Brock Purdy Walks the Walk, Promoting Samaritan’s Purse on His Cleats

For the second year in a row, Brock Purdy used the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative to highlight the work of Samaritan’s Purse.

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