Church & Ministry

“We should do all we can to shield people from the ravages of persecution. We should try to avoid and prevent it. We should pray against it. When God sees fit to answer those prayers, we can rest assured that he is bringing his kingdom in gentler ways.” - 9 Marks

“Evangelical church leaders are treating the Orthodox Church like it is another denominational option and not what it actually is—another religion altogether. Three articles might help us wrap our brains around what is happening right now with young men especially.” - P&D

“The nonprofit, founded by televangelist Pat Robertson in 1960, said the cuts are part of a broader realignment intended to streamline operations and steward resources effectively in support of its mission and donor commitments.” - MinistryWatch

“She presents a well-argued case that those leading church music need to think beyond technical excellence and song selection to the spiritual formation of both the music team and congregation. Worship isn’t just something we do; it forms us for good or ill.” - TGC

“The billion-dollar ads have been criticized by some conservative Christians as being too ‘woke’ or liberal in the past. A new take on the campaign will focus on dealing with the struggles of life, rather than social conflicts.” - RNS

“Children don’t remain credulous forever. Beliefs mature. When they do, they usually abandon beliefs in Santa, but they are far more likely to keep believing in Jesus. Our calling is to guide them from childlike credulity to mature conviction, helping them discard what’s false while rooting them deeply in the truth.” - CPPL

“1. Mission Drift Without Mission Denial… 2. Comfort Has Replaced Expectancy… 3. Leadership Is Managing More Than Shepherding… 4. Too Many Ministries, Too Little Focus… 5. Unresolved Loss or Change… 6. Few New Stories of Life Change” - Church Answers

“Winger responded to public statements from Bethel leaders, including Bill Johnson, and fellow charismatic figures following his earlier exposé on prophetic minister Shawn Bolz, whom Winger accused of long-term deception and sexual misconduct, as well as a broader pattern of institutional silence.” - CPost

“One moral/theological issue that is now rising to the top of the list for us is the attitude of the church toward Israel and the rise of antisemitism in professing Christianity. Many fundamental Baptist church members are avid followers of Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and others.

“Respondents were asked: ‘Have you given real, serious consideration to quitting being in full-time ministry within the last year?’ While nearly a quarter responded ‘yes’ in December 2025, that number is down significantly from a peak of 42% in March 2022.” - CPost