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5 Core Values of a Church in Decline

Avoid these declining church values and embrace positive growth in your church.

Who Writes the Best Sermons?

Is it the Baptists, the Presbyterians, the nondenominational church? Who's the best?

"Survivor" Producer to Work on Bible Miniseries

Reality-TV producer Mark Burnett will produce a ten-hour "docudrama" based on the stories of the Bible for the History Channel. (Photo credit: Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com)

TV Evangelists' Lifestyles Explored on Inside Edition

Inside Edition explored the opulent lifestyles of six different megachurch preachers.

Furtick: "Go Away, Camping."

Apparently many megachurch pastors are done with Harold Camping and his doomsday predictions.

Camping Forecasts New Date for End of the World

Radio host Harold Camping now says the end of the world will occur in five months, called Saturday a "quiet" judgment.

The Art of Moving People in Ministry

Furtick: "You have to move the people to move the church."

Camping Will Comment on Rapture-less Weekend

Harold Camping is expected to present an explanation for his failed doomsday prophecy this past weekend.

Why God Isn’t Blessing the American Church

"The issue of unity has everything to do with God’s absence or presence."

Megaphones and Soap Boxes: Is Street Preaching Worth It?

Greg Stier offers insight into the effectiveness of hard-core street witnessing.

Francis Chan Pens Third Book

Francis Chan announces a forthcoming book on the hot topics of hell, the Bible, and God.

Apple Fans Respond "Religiously," Says BBC

The Apple brand has a tendency to cause a "religious" response in the brains of its biggest fans. (Photo credit: 1000 Words / Shutterstock.com)

Barna Probes Universalism & Pluralism in U.S.

Results of a new Barna study show what Americans believe about the exclusivity of their faith.

Pastors' Hours of Work Studied

Research shows pastors typically work more than 55 hours per week.

Global Warming: Pastors More Skeptical

Results of a new LifeWay Research survey show that Protestant pastors are more skeptical of global warming than in the past.

Why Men Hate Church

I believe there are a lot of men heavily invested in the status quo.

Is Technology Bringing Down the Church?

An opinion column on CNN suggests that the availability of Scripture online will "bring down the church as we know it."

Billy Graham Recovering from Pneumonia

Evangelist Billy Graham is recovering nicely at home from a bout with pneumonia. (Photo credit: Anthony Correia / Shutterstock.com)

Presbyterians Approve Gay Ordination

The Presbyterian Church (USA) has now approved the ordination of openly gay people in active, same-sex relationships.

Is Marriage Really Dying?

After public comments from actress Cameron Diaz on marriage as a "dying institution," pastors and psychiatrists debate whether it's true. (Photo credit: Sam Aronov / Shutterstock.com)

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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