Voices

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.

Sunday Journeys: God’s Heart for the Nations at Bethlehem Baptist Church

Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis continues its global missions legacy, expanding church planting and missionary work worldwide.

20 Truths From ‘Renewing Your Hope With the Lord’s Prayer’

Here are 20 truths from "Renewing Your Hope With the Lord's Prayer: Learning From Jesus How To Pray."

20 Truths From ‘Stand Firm and Act Like Men’

Pastor Joby Martin has a new book out about manhood. In a world where young men are in crisis, I am thankful for Joby’s biblical treatment of the topic. 

Why Christians Should Invite People to Church

Inviting others to church demonstrates our love for God and others. It helps us fulfill the Great Commission and build up the church.

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.

What I Look for in Faculty Candidates: A Dean’s Perspective

Recently, I was asked how, as a dean, I evaluate potential faculty members. It’s a great question, especially for up-and-coming scholars who are considering a future in Christian higher education.