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Organic Christian Living in the Local Church

By Nick Batzig / February 8, 2024

A mechanistic church mindset is a counterfeit to an organic church mindset. How should Christians approach programs and extracurricular activities as they seek to nurture organic love and service in the body of Christ?

When Your Spouse Won’t Join a Solid Church

By Nick Batzig / February 1, 2024

What is a believer to do when his or her spouse refuses to attend a church or is unwilling to join a local congregation?

What Are the 3 Marks of the Church? Distinguishing between Healthy and Dangerous Consumerism

By Wes Van Fleet / January 23, 2024

Knowing the three marks of the church helps us to understand what Christ’s church is actually meant to be—and not be disappointed when church doesn’t meet all our expectations.

How to Make and Keep Friends

By Ayrian Yasar / January 4, 2024

How does a person make and keep friends? Well, there are at least two parts to this. First, you have to meet someone, and second, you have to become part of that person’s life.

5 Ways to Support Your Pastor

By Ayrian Yasar / December 29, 2023

Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.

The Art of Sermon Illustrations

By J. V. Fesko / November 9, 2023

Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?

“No Division in the Body” — 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

By Daniel Rowlands / October 16, 2023

What does it mean practically that Christians are members of Christ’s body?

Why We Don’t Need a Branded Church

By Lara d'Entremont / August 16, 2023

While branding can be a useful business model, it’s incompatible with the message and mission of the church. Why?

12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church

By Le Ann Trees / April 17, 2023

Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.