Church & Ministry

“No two churches are the same, but people are the same everywhere. If you are a man seeking to grow in faith, character, and purpose, seek out ways to join with others in your church to grow spiritually, whether through a group ministry like Band of Brothers or in one-on-one discipleship.” - P&D

“Released on the United Nations’ International Translation Day, Sept. 30, the latest statistics from Wycliffe Bible Translators highlight how one of the greatest barriers to Christian mission—the absence of Scripture in people’s native languages—is rapidly being overcome.” - CPost

“The free guide, titled ‘The Work of Our Hands: Christian Ministry in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,’ offers real-life scenarios and information about how Christians should leverage emerging technologies in ways that honor God’s design and uphold a biblical worldview.” - Baptist Press

“ ‘Pragmatism’ is an approach to ministry that foregrounds whatever methods most effectively grow the church. It follows trends, borrows wisdom from the marketplace, and accepts strategies that prove to produce more people on Sunday mornings. More people = a greater opportunity for the gospel.” - 9 Marks

“I was lovingly confronted by a dear friend and fellow pastor that I was not using all my vacation time. In his rebuke, he explained to me the reasons I should be taking every day of vacation the church gives me, which I had never done.” - C.Leaders

“Chris Larson, Ligonier president and CEO, called the 2025 results ‘sobering,’ saying they point to ‘not merely a knowledge gap but a discipleship gap” among professing Christians.’” - C.Leaders

“Earlier today, after suffering an emergency medical incident, he entered into his rest and the immediate presence of the Savior whom he loved, trusted, and served since he was converted as a college student” - RNS

Also …

“Wilson’s approach reflects a right-wing attractional model characteristic of partisan punditry and movements, where the foil of political opponents seldom fades from view. The result is a message that tickles ears, entrenches self-righteousness, and bolsters partisan pride rather than cultivating prophetic witness.” - Mere Orthodoxy

“Though it’s not a perfect analogy, we might think of citizenship (a thing), a birth certificate (an entry sign of the thing), and a passport (an ongoing sign of the thing). Or think of membership on a team, signing the contract, and wearing the jersey.” - 9 Marks

“Half (51%) expect the church to take the lead, while nearly as many parents (49%) believe it’s their responsibility. Many parents also admit they feel under-equipped—86 percent say their children learn spiritual lessons at church that they themselves cannot teach.” - Barna Research