November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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The Whole in Our Gospel
Tim Harlow challenges Christians to embrace the whole gospel, combining compassion for the poor with the message of eternal salvation. Are we bringing Heaven to earth while also…
A Call to 40 Days of Prayer
Dave Butts and Harvest Prayer Ministries call Christians to 40 days of nonpartisan prayer before the national election, focusing on spiritual revival, righteousness, and God's guidance for America.
Mission & EvangelismCooking with Poo Book Turning Heads Worldwide
A Bangkok woman's cooking classes and award-winning cookbook create new opportunities for families in the Klong Toey slum through a Christian-supported microenterprise initiative.
Both Approaches Can Be Successful
Should churches respond to needs as they arise or carefully plan their outreach? Jennifer Johnson explores two approaches to serving communities through the Dream Center and LifeSpring's free…
Cincinnati Church Starts Free Medical Clinic
LifeSpring Christian Church partners with missionary physician Doug Collins to open a free medical clinic in Cincinnati, providing basic healthcare, screenings, and prayer for uninsured, low-income adults in…
Arizona Church Hosts Services at Local Prison
Chandler Christian Church reaches incarcerated men through weekly worship services, baptisms, and prayer. Discover how dedicated volunteers build lasting relationships with prisoners and welcome former inmates into their…
Surprise!
What surprises church leaders most? Eddie Lowen shares 10 practical lessons about healthy teams, church growth, leadership decisions, evaluation, and spiritual passion that can help ministers lead with…
Painful Truth with Overwhelming Love
How should Christians balance biblical conviction with compassion toward people with same-sex attraction? Mark A. Taylor explores Christian responses to homosexual practice, drawing on Scripture-focused teaching and previous…
Church’s Reading Club Prepares Way for VBS
A small Cincinnati congregation makes a big community impact through its Promise Island Reading Club, offering local children six weeks of tutoring, storytelling, books, and activities designed to…
What”s the Point of Your Small Group?
Does your small group have a clear purpose? Michael C. Mack shares practical steps for setting God-led goals, developing a group covenant, and building healthier communities through intentional…
How to Obey a Simple Command
What can the sacrifices of missionaries teach us about loving the world? Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scripture, suffering, and the uncomfortable questions raised by our attachment to…
Church Becomes Part of City’s Arts Community
New City Church's Phoenix art studio connects creativity and community outreach. A Good Friday exhibition featuring artist Makoto Fujimura drew 600 visitors and opened opportunities for conversations about…
Ten Ways You Can Strengthen Campus Ministry
How can local churches make a greater impact on college campuses? Mark A. Taylor shares 10 practical ways to support campus ministries through prayer, giving, hospitality, personal relationships,…
Pondering Religion, the Bible, and How to Grow a Church
LeRoy Lawson reviews books by Timothy Beal and John Jackson, reflecting on unexpected lessons about faith and hospitality, difficult questions about the Bible, and practical principles for church…
Just Stick with It
A senior choir reminds Mark A. Taylor that creativity, love, service, and purpose do not disappear with age—and that the accumulated impact of daily faithfulness can make a…
