November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Woman Launches Mentoring Program for Teenage Girls
Trinia Arellano’s Real Talk, Girl Talk program at Journey’s Crossing connects teen girls with trusted adult mentors for encouragement, spiritual growth, Bible study, and meaningful relationships.
Beautiful
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the beauty of the body of Christ, seen in humble hearts, faithful service, sacrifice, and the imperfect people through whom Christ continues to…
Elders: A Key to Growth in the New Church
Jim Tune shares how Churchill Meadows Christian Church intentionally developed a biblical eldership, explaining when church planters should install elders, how to identify potential leaders, and why healthy…
Central Brazil Mission Dedicates New Medical Boat
Central Brazil Mission dedicates a new medical boat to provide medical and dental care in remote Amazon villages while supporting short-term mission teams and the establishment of new…
Pursuing God, the Cure for Narcissism
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books that explore Eugene Peterson’s vision of pastoral ministry, the cultural rise of narcissism, and scientific mysteries that remind readers of the value of…
Partnership Hoping to Start 200 Churches in LA
Kevin Haah, New City Church of Los Angeles, Stadia, and area congregations share a vision to plant Restoration Movement churches throughout roughly 200 neighborhoods and communities across metro…
The Most Vital Small Group Principle
Michael C. Mack explains why keeping Christ at the center is the essential vital sign of a healthy small group and offers practical ways leaders can recognize his…
Elder Governance: Everybody’s Concern
Elder governance can free elders to focus on their unique responsibilities while equipping others for ministry, helping congregations unleash the gifts and potential of every church member.
Chicken Sandwiches and Glorifying God
Chick-fil-A leader Dee Ann Turner shares the company’s SERVE leadership model and its commitment to glorifying God, prompting questions about how the same principles can strengthen leadership in…
TV Show Focusing on Love Films Worship at Church
When Oprah Winfrey Network brought Lovetown, USA to Kingsland, Christ’s Church Camden embraced an unusual opportunity to welcome a television crew and demonstrate the love and grace of…
Elders, Submission, and the Rebel in Me!
Jim Tune reflects on the challenges of authority and submission in church leadership and explains how a committed eldership can provide safety, strength, accountability, and continuity for preachers…
Fair-Trade Project Producing Prom Dresses
The Daughters Project helps Cambodian girls vulnerable to exploitation learn sewing and create fair-trade formal dresses, providing residential support, vocational training, and skills for an independent future.
Angels, Demons, and the Future of the Church
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring Steven Pinker’s case for declining violence, Claire Tomalin’s revealing biography of Charles Dickens, and Fritz Kling’s seven currents shaping the future of…
Either or Both or Neither?
Should churches be attractional or missional? Mark A. Taylor argues that healthy congregations need both—going into their communities to serve while inviting people to come and see.
Church Hosts Special Services for “Transitional”
First Christian Church in Kissimmee reaches people in transition through a weekly Community Outreach Service combining worship, preaching, refreshments, and a hot meal provided with help from church…
