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Advent Is a Reminder That Jesus Has Come To Heal the Nations

For many—both in the United States and all over the world—Advent is a reminder that the world is broken and in need of tremendous healing.

7 Out of 10 Churches Are Dying—And the Real Killer Isn’t What Anyone Expected

The question before every pastor and every church is simple but profound: What will capture our hearts?

Why 2025’s Attendance Patterns Create Unprecedented Ministry Opportunities

The biggest obstacle to church revitalization isn't declining attendance—it's pastors designing ministry for people who don't exist.

The Missing Ingredient for Church Planting: Collaboration

Would it surprise you if I told you that churches that collaborate with others end up planting more churches than those who don’t?

Spiritual Care—Without Losing Our Theological Soul

The heart of the spiritual formation conversation was always the heart of evangelicalism: We are called in Christ to a whole-life spirituality. This is not a spirituality outsourced to the spiritual elite but is the spirituality of the “common” Christian, who is called to a profoundly uncommon life.

Growing Churches in Godless Places: What New England Teaches About Ministry in Post-Christian Contexts

Some of the most effective revitalization strategies in America are being developed in places where church attendance is viewed as a social stigma rather than a social benefit. In these areas, educated skeptics outnumber believers, and "spiritual but not religious" represents the majority's worldview.

Why Core Christian Beliefs Still Matter: Reclaiming Essentials of Faith in an Age of Disorganized Discipleship

In an age of digital overload and disorganized discipleship, church leaders must help believers cut through the noise by returning to the essentials of the Christian faith—the foundation for clear and lasting spiritual formation.  

An Enduring Evangelical Way of Being—A Response From the President of Fuller Seminary

"At Fuller, we remain committed to equipping Christian leaders to serve faithfully and wisely in all the places where God sends them. Some will affirm our approach. Others may differ."

Yes, Jesus Was Crucified With Nails

A recent article in Christianity Today titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” has been raising some animated discussion on social media—not surprising, since the opening sentence argues, “The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was nailed to a cross.”

The Blessing of the Nations: 5 Ways International Student Ministry Brings Blessing to the Local Church

What comes to mind at the mention of International Student Ministry (ISM)? For some, it might draw a blank.

Delighting in God’s Mission: A Brief on the Missiology of John Piper

While John Piper is “Christian famous,” and his influence is multidirectional, his influence on the church’s engagement in mission is easily overlooked amidst his extensive preaching, teaching, and writing ministries.