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When to Change Your Church’s Mission Statement

Will Mancini - February 22, 2013

In a perfect world, mission statements are timeless. But the real world might require change.

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Matt Chandler Imitates Mark Driscol: Why shouldn't you?

Toni Ridgaway - February 22, 2013

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New 'Left Behind' Movie Will Feature Nicolas Cage, Ashley Tisdale

Toni Ridgaway - February 22, 2013

Starring Hollywood superstar Nicolas Cage, the film will get the "blockbuster" treatment producers felt it deserved the first time around.

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UPDATE: Laura Bush Wants Out of Gay Marriage Ad

Toni Ridgaway - February 22, 2013

Former first lady Laura Bush said she never gave her consent to be included in the ad and wants her clip to be removed.

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Free eBooklet: "The Economic Outlook of Very Large Churches," by Warren Bird

Daniel So - February 22, 2013

Trends driving the budgets and staffing activities of North America's biggest congregations.

Preaching & Teaching

Escape the Sermon-Series Trap

Calvin Miller - February 21, 2013

Have you ever found yourself starting out on a sermon series and wishing you hadn't?

Pastor How To's

8 Reasons Why Pastors Are Afraid to Talk About Depression

Gregory M. Knopf MD - February 21, 2013

What is hindering the modern church from being responsive to the world’s leading disability?

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What Should A Church Look Like?

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

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Judah Smith: The Good Cop, Bad Cop Gospel

Judah Smith - February 21, 2013

"Some of us are passionate about telling people about Jesus, but we freak them out because we never learned how to smile."

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Are You Scaring off Your First-Time Guests?

Tim Peters - February 21, 2013

Use the following advice to avoid three common mistakes churches make with guest experiences.

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How Listening Creates Powerful Influence

Thomas McDaniels - February 21, 2013

If leadership is influence, then what can we do to increase our leadership?

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Should Churches Outsource Ministry?

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

Matt Steen and Todd Rhoades discuss the following questions, "Is church outsourcing a good idea? Should your church outsource music, multi-media, sermons?"

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Tim Tebow Cancels Appearance at Controversial Pastor's Church

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

The popular NFL quarterback will not appear as scheduled at First Baptist Church near Dallas because of the controversy surrounding the pastor.

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Laura Bush Endorses Gay Marriage Rights in New Ad

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

Former first lady Laura Bush, along with others, are appearing in a Respect for Marriage Coalition ad endorsing same-sex marriage in the U.S.

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Famed Mentor Howard Hendricks Dead at 88

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

A mentor and friend to many at Dallas Theological Seminary, Hendricks battled Alzheimer's Disease.

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Can Patience as a Child Predict Future Success?

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

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7 Raw Truths from a Recovering Pastor

Shaun King - February 20, 2013

Hard-earned experience from the frontlines of church ministry.

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Why God Doesn’t Care About Your Timing

Chad Missildine - February 20, 2013

I am not so sure our five-year plans impress him too much. I’m not certain our sense of timing is too high on his list of concerns.

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Justin Bieber Shares Instagram of Pastor's New Book

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

Pop mega-idol Justin Bieber posted a photo of pastor Judah Smith's book and called him "his pastor."

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Benny Hinn's Son Held for Allegedly Beating a Deaf/Mute Man

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

The son of charismatic pastor Benny Hinn was accused of assault during an evangelistic event in Brazil.

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‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery.

‘VeggieTales’ Co-Creator Phil Vischer Shares Sneak Peek of New ‘Phil &...

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NC Pastor, Paralyzed From Previous Attempted Carjacking, Has Car Stolen From...

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Police Rule Out Foul Play in Death of Christian Singer Mandisa

Christian News April 23, 2024

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