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Risk or Rust

Jim Tune reflects on the lives of Debbie Jones and Karen Watson, challenging Christians to resist comfort, embrace faithful obedience, and consider what it means to live courageously…

10 Reasons to Attend the Global Gathering in New Delhi Next January

Mark A. Taylor shares 10 reasons to attend the 2017 World Convention Global Gathering in New Delhi, highlighting international Christian fellowship, worship, unity, and connections across the Restoration…

Give Yourself a Break

Jim Tune explains why pastors and other hardworking people need regular rest, Sabbath, and vacations. Drawing on Christopher Ash's Zeal Without Burnout, he explores the importance of accepting…

Your Story Is Not About You Alone

Mark A. Taylor reminds readers that their spiritual stories are shaped by family, mentors, congregations, and generations of believers, connecting personal faith journeys to the history of the…

Lexington’s Lighthouse Helps Hungry, Hurting

Lighthouse Ministries expands its meal service in Lexington, Kentucky, while honoring Wayne and Marge Smith with a new dining hall. Jennifer Johnson reports on the ministry's growing outreach…

City Planning

Jennifer Johnson explores the renewed interest in urban ministry and church planting, drawing on Kendi Howells Douglas's insights into Restoration Movement history and the opportunities cities offer future…

Trio Helping Facilitate the Future of Missions

Urban Loft Publishers is expanding under new ownership, adding book series, developing an international journal, and planning a 30-volume Bible commentary to support urban ministry practitioners and scholars.

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (12)

Four emerging ministry leaders recommend sermons on emotions, tragedy, homosexuality, and missional living. Arron Chambers shares their selections and explains why these messages have made a lasting impression.

Miracles, Marvels, and the Vulnerable Minister

LeRoy Lawson offers three book reviews exploring Walter Lord's dramatic history of Dunkirk, Brad Stone's account of Jeff Bezos and Amazon, and Mandy Smith's insights into vulnerable pastoral…

Ministry Success

What really counts as success in ministry? Jim Tune challenges conventional measures of achievement and explores why character, spiritual health, family, friendships, and equipping others matter more than…

Prayer for America

Mark A. Taylor shares an Independence Day responsive prayer for congregational worship, giving thanks for religious freedom while asking God to renew America's communities, strengthen churches, and cultivate…

Worship—Filling the Abyss

Tim Harlow explores why church capital campaigns are about more than raising money, drawing on Blaise Pascal and Exodus to reveal the deeper connection between generosity, spiritual priorities,…

Why Do We Love Superheroes So Much?

Why do we love superhero movies? Joe Boyd explores how Superman, Batman, and other heroes reflect our longing for justice, our identification with outsiders, and our deep desire…

An Enemy at the Gate

Jim Tune reflects on Paul Kalanithi, King Hezekiah, and Jesus' grief at Lazarus' tomb to explain why facing death with fear or sorrow does not diminish the hope…