Church Articles
Steven Whitlow | 4/11/2025
"The most political church in town..."
"The most political church in town..."
Is a pastor’s insistence on avoiding politics really about principle, or is it just cowardice in disguise?
Michael Clary | 4/8/2025
God Has Given Us An Inch. Let's Take A Mile.
God Has Given Us An Inch. Let's Take A Mile.
God has given the American church a fleeting reprieve. How can we seize it?
Josh Howard | 3/28/2025
'How Should We Then Shift?': A Christian Response to Cultural Changes
'How Should We Then Shift?': A Christian Response to Cultural Changes
Vibe shifts may be shallow, but they hint at deeper currents Christians can’t ignore.
Michael Clary | 3/12/2025
The Tyranny of Emotional Pain
The Tyranny of Emotional Pain
Emotional pain is the ultimate con job for a hypersensitive age. Christians care about hurting people, which is why we're so vulnerable to this kind of emotional manipulation. We need to break free from it and refuse to be fragile.
Doug Ponder | 2/28/2025
The Problem with Personality Tests
The Problem with Personality Tests
What if popular personality tests like Enneagram or Myers-Briggs, embraced by many Christians, have serious flaws?
Jacob Tanner | 2/14/2025
John Knox and Lessons on Pastoral Training and Succession
John Knox and Lessons on Pastoral Training and Succession
John Knox’s final prayer was for God to raise up true pastors—because without faithful men to teach and preserve the gospel, Christianity cannot endure.
Josh Howard | 2/7/2025
Your Kids Need Church To Be Strange
Your Kids Need Church To Be Strange
Your kids don’t need church to feel familiar—they need it to be so distinct, so strange, that it sparks the question: 'Why do we worship like this?'
Jamie Bambrick | 1/1/2025
Four Prayers For The Western Church In 2025
Four Prayers For The Western Church In 2025
Here are four things we need to pray for as Christians in the year ahead
Steven Whitlow | 12/12/2024
Five Key Questions To Connect With Your Congregation Every Sunday
Five Key Questions To Connect With Your Congregation Every Sunday
Become a better pastor by asking these questions about your people each week.
Jamie Bambrick | 12/6/2024
In Defence Of Baptizing Believing Young Children | Perspective 2
In Defence Of Baptizing Believing Young Children | Perspective 2
Justin Peters recently said that believing children should not get baptized until their mid-teenage years. Here's why I disagree.
Brandon D. Myers | 11/29/2024
Don't Baptize Young Children | Perspective 1
Don't Baptize Young Children | Perspective 1
Justin Peters was recently the center of controversy by saying not to baptize believing young children. Here's why I think he's right.
Christian Hacking | 11/20/2024
Ten Reasons Justin Welby SHOULD Have Resigned... But Didn't
Ten Reasons Justin Welby SHOULD Have Resigned... But Didn't
The Archbishop of Canterbury resigned last week. He should have done so years ago.
Amy Travis | 11/15/2024
The Pastor Said What? Deception In Our Time
The Pastor Said What? Deception In Our Time
I think we should probably not throw out the Ten Commandments. But not everyone does.
Keith Foskey | 10/21/2024
Why The Reformation Was Great And I’m Not Ashamed to Say It
Why The Reformation Was Great And I’m Not Ashamed to Say It
With just ten days to go until Reformation Day, here's why it is absolutely worth celebrating.
Rosaria Butterfield | 10/14/2024
Why Progressivism Hates Repentance
Why Progressivism Hates Repentance
What drives the progressive movement to reject one of Christianity’s most transformative doctrines, and how does this distort love and faith, and erode the gospel’s power to transform?
Rick White | 9/30/2024
Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor
Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor
From the megachurch world to the reformed, there will always be prominent pastors. But much more normal men are in fact supposed to hold the place of honor in our churches.
Rod Martin | 9/27/2024
Why Does Caesar Hate Us?
Why Does Caesar Hate Us?
What if the reason the enemies of the church take us so seriously is because they have a more accurate perception of our collective power?
Rosaria Butterfield | 9/24/2024
Why 'Celibate Gay Theology' is a Dangerous Compromise the Church Must Reject
Why 'Celibate Gay Theology' is a Dangerous Compromise the Church Must Reject
Many churches are attempting to find a half-way house between becoming fully affirming of homosexuality, and being considered bigots. But the ideas behind celibate gay theology sell the gospel short.
Michael Clary | 9/24/2024
What Most “Faith And Politics” Sermons Get Entirely Wrong
What Most “Faith And Politics” Sermons Get Entirely Wrong
When it comes to preaching on politics, you need to talk about more than 'our divided nation'. Policies matter.
Mike Winger | 9/19/2024
Debunking Egalitarian Claims About ‘The Cult Of Artemis’
Debunking Egalitarian Claims About ‘The Cult Of Artemis’
Egalitarians tend to read 1 Timothy 2 through the lens of the cult of Artemis. Unfortunately their claims are not backed by the historical evidence.
Doug Ponder | 9/17/2024
Your Church Needs Protection From Emotional Sabotage
Your Church Needs Protection From Emotional Sabotage
Joe Rigney's most recent book is a must read for church leaders. Here are some of my key takeaways.
Steven Whitlow | 9/17/2024
10 Reasons People Like Weak Pastors
10 Reasons People Like Weak Pastors
Part of the reason weak pastors are so endemic these days is that they are in high demand.
Rod Martin | 9/16/2024
You’re Probably Not a Pastor. Good.
You’re Probably Not a Pastor. Good.
If you have ever felt guilty that you are not in pastoral ministry, here's why you shouldn't"
Clear Truth Media | 9/14/2024
Is The Pope Catholic? And other news stories from this week.
Is The Pope Catholic? And other news stories from this week.
Pope Francis becomes a universalist, Trump debates three people in one night, and Springfield Ohio suffers from tasty cat epidemic.
Steven Whitlow | 9/12/2024
5 Principles From Megachurches Every Congregation Can Use
5 Principles From Megachurches Every Congregation Can Use
Many megachurches have got plenty wrong, but here are a few useful tips churches of every size and background could use.