November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Rebranding the Pro-Life Movement
Brian Mavis profiles three pro-life organizations—Save the Storks, Live Action, and Abort73—and explores their approaches to pregnancy services, investigative journalism, and reaching younger audiences through digital outreach.
I Did a Cannonball in the Jordan River
Does every disciple need to make a dramatic splash? Tim Harlow reflects on spiritual gifts, individual callings, and seasons of service, showing why quiet faithfulness matters alongside visible…
Colorado Churches Helping Flood Victims
As devastating floods displaced Colorado residents, three Christian churches mobilized to help. Jennifer Johnson reports on evacuation assistance, clothing distribution, disaster relief partnerships, and a dramatic rescue amid…
A Day for Hope
On the anniversary of September 11, Mark A. Taylor reflects on tragedy, the comfort Christians find in their faith, and how prayer and reconciliation can bring hope to…
Find Us Faithful, Too!
John and Joyce Samples were honored for 50 years of ministry at a celebration filled with music, memories, and family tributes. Mark A. Taylor reflects on their enduring…
Recalling a “Master” Plan for Housing
Discover how Community Christian Church and the Institute For Community partnered to build connected neighborhoods through shared spaces, educational programs, local partnerships, and opportunities for meaningful relationships and…
A Serious Issue That Is a Matter of Conscience
Should Christians drink alcohol? Jennifer Johnson weighs moderation, abstinence, personal conscience, and church accountability while considering how Daron Earlewine's Pub Theology ministry reaches people outside traditional church settings.
Taking Christ to Patrons of Local Clubs and Bars
Discover how Daron Earlewine launched Pub Theology in Indianapolis, bringing music, charitable giving, and honest conversations about God into local bars to connect with people beyond traditional church…
The Orphan Care Movement Gets Deep and Wide
Brian Mavis explores the growing Christian orphan care movement, highlighting foster care, adoption, family-based solutions, and Orphan Sunday as churches and organizations work together to serve vulnerable children.
Want to Try Digital Detox?
What happens when you disconnect for two weeks? Mark A. Taylor reflects on his digital detox, technology-free retreats, nomophobia, and the importance of maintaining face-to-face relationships in a…
How We Choose Our Elders
How should churches select new elders? Ron Kastens shares CrossWay Christian Church's six-month process, combining biblical principles, nominations, interviews, training, and congregational feedback to identify and appoint qualified…
Disciples Who Make Disciples
Greg Nettle explains how relationships, shared experiences, and information help develop disciples who make disciples. Discover RiverTree's R.E.I. approach and a mountain-climbing adventure that transformed young leaders through…
The Secret to Small Group Multiplication
Healthy small groups multiply naturally. Michael C. Mack explores seven areas of small group health and explains how shared leadership, discipleship, and intentional leader development support sustainable growth.
Your Church Is Like a Family
LeRoy Lawson reviews three influential Edwin Friedman books, exploring family systems theory, emotional maturity, and leadership under pressure. Discover why these works offer valuable insights for ministers, congregations,…
Collapsing Culture Brings Family Ruin?
Does religious decline weaken families, or does family breakdown drive secularization? Mark A. Taylor explores Mary Eberstadt's provocative argument and why churches need authentic relationships to strengthen marriages…
