The gospel is central to Christianity. Protestants and Roman Catholics have been reflecting on and debating the gospel’s content for centuries. However, Matthew Bates argues that most of Western Christianity…
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Is Your Women’s Ministry Intergenerational? – Katie Polski
A decade ago, during a difficult season caring for my terminally ill mother, I received daily encouragement from Wanda, a 90-year-old saint in our church. Her words became a lifeline,…
The Pastor and Purity – Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell
When Paul lists elder qualifications, he mentions Satan twice (1 Tim. 3:6–7). Why? The Devil loves to stalk and destroy shepherds. And one of his main strategies is tempting us…
7 Things You Need to Know About the ‘Good News Mission’ – Sean Nolan
Gospel means “good news.” So when I heard that Good News Church had opened a few blocks from where my church meets, I was eager to connect and expectant that…
Don’t Set a Vision for Your Women’s Ministry – Jamie Voss
Several years ago, I took a job as the women’s ministry director at an established church. I walked into a ministry that had gone through years of transition, and I…
Do Your Sunday Songs Pass the Test? – Brandon Ryan
One of my most important duties as a worship pastor is managing our repertoire of songs and hymns and selecting new songs to introduce to the church. The songs we…
Lord over Raging Nations: Ronald Reagan’s ‘Evil Empire’ Speech Turns 42 – Steve Bateman
On March 8, 1983, Ronald Reagan addressed the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida. The speech became one of the most consequential of his presidency because of one word…
Where Do I Belong? Teaching Children Where True Worth Is Found – Sarah Walton
No matter what you’ve done or how far you’ve gone, I will always love you with a never-ending love. The words may not have been audible, but they were undeniable—no…
How Union with Christ Changes Everything – Joanna Kimbrel, Amy Gannett
Amy Gannett joins Joanna Kimbrel to discuss the doctrine of union with Christ and its profound effects on the Christian life. They explore how salvation isn’t just a legal status…
True Health Isn’t Just Physical – Kathryn Butler
Public interest in health has soared since the pandemic. The Global Wellness Institute reports that the wellness economy worldwide exceeded $6 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach $9…