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Are You a Ministry Hipster?

Margaret Feinberg - May 4, 2012

Margaret Feinberg offers a light-hearted quiz to help you evaluate your "hipster" status in the church today.

Billy Graham Supports Ban on Gay Marriage in North Carolina

Toni Ridgaway - May 4, 2012

The Rev. Billy Graham has taken a rare political stand supporting the ban on gay marriage in his home state of North Carolina.

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Rick Warren Requests an Apology for Megachurch Headline

Toni Ridgaway - May 4, 2012

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren has requested an apology from Albert Mohler for his Tuesday blog headline, "Is the Megachurch the New Liberalism?"

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The Gospel Test: Do Your People Really Know the Good News?

Greg Stier - May 3, 2012

Are you over-estimating what the Christians you lead really know when it comes to the Gospel?

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9 Reasons Kodak, Blackberry, Yahoo, & Other Major Brands Fail

Scott Williams - May 3, 2012

How did these solid brands find themselves in the grip of extinction? The same way many churches do.

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First Impressions Matter: My VIP Experience at Elevation Church

Tim Schraeder - May 3, 2012

In the programming of our church services, it's easy neglect an important aspect: how we welcome first-time visitors.

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National Day of Prayer Prompts Proclamations, Prayers and Protests

Toni Ridgaway - May 3, 2012

In all, there have been 137 national calls to prayer, humiliation, fasting and thanksgiving by United States presidents.

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Church Turns to Surprising Venue to Reach Worshippers

Toni Ridgaway - May 3, 2012

A bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now streaming live worship services every weekend from a local church.

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Is It Wrong to Question Your Pastor?

Mark Altrogge - May 2, 2012

The pulpit does not make pastors infallible.

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Choose Your Downside

Steven Furtick - May 2, 2012

Recognize and minimize the downsides to your leadership style.

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I Want To Be A Disrupter In My Local Church…And So Should You!

Brian Dodd - May 2, 2012

What "Disrupters" from the business world can teach the Church

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5 Reasons Not to Leave—Even Though You Want To

Rick Howerton - May 1, 2012

Don't jump ship too quickly; God might not be done with your leadership in your unique setting.

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Why Your Preaching Is Not in Vain

Erik Raymond - May 1, 2012

Counteract the discouragement to which many pastors are prone with the Scriptural truth of Christ's resurrection.

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Kay Warren Speaks at Crystal Cathedral

Toni Ridgaway - May 1, 2012

Last Sunday the Crystal Cathedral welcomed author Kay Warren to the pulpit with a sermon about joy.

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Study Evaluates What Country Believes in God the Most

Toni Ridgaway - May 1, 2012

According to new study results, more people in The Philippines know that God exists.

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The Parable of "Ugly Sleeping"

Jamie Stilson - April 30, 2012

Jesus wanted us to know that sometimes all we can do is face the ugly truth.

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Why God Wants You to Put in the Time

Brady Boyd - April 30, 2012

Brady Boyd: God can instantly do many things, but most often, the work of God involves waiting and perseverance.

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Attack on Church Service in Nigeria Kills About 20

Toni Ridgaway - April 30, 2012

Approximately 20 people were killed in an attack on a church service in northern Nigeria this past weekend.

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Anti-Bullying Speaker Bashes, Mocks Christian Youth

Toni Ridgaway - April 30, 2012

An anti-bullying speaker at a national journalism conference for teens shocked and offended the Christians in the audience when he started cursing their beliefs.

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Improper Insulation Will Kill a Leader

Scott Williams - April 29, 2012

The difference between insulation that helps and hurts leaders and organizations.

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Stephanie Martin - April 18, 2024

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

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