October 14, 2007
Reflecting on Jesus’ conversation at the well, Greg Allen explores “thirst-quenching worship” rooted in the Holy Spirit—not personal preferences. Practical steps help move beyond worship wars toward spirit-and-truth worship.
As larger churches add specialized ministry roles, many are hiring proven volunteers from within their own congregations. Paul Boatman explores the benefits, risks, and the need for strong partnerships between local churches and theological education.
October 7, 2007
Church leadership internships: How internships can help churches raise up leaders from within As churches grow, leadership gaps can stall momentum. This article explains how one church developed a practical, step-by-step approach to identify potential leaders, disciple them, and progressively increase responsibility through internships. The goal is to cultivate gifts and build a healthy leadership pipeline from within the congregation. Identify leaders early and build intentional pathways for development. Use internships to formalize responsibility and increase accountability. Create a clear process that moves people from volunteer roles toward staff roles. By Kevin Stone As Christ’s Church of the Valley’s executive
October 7, 2007
Relationship is essential to the church’s teamwork and mission. Jim Putman explains why leaders need honest friendships, unity, and encouragement to model love, resist isolation, and serve with spiritual endurance.
September 30, 2007
Joe L. Cope shares practical resources for peacemakers seeking reconciliation: three influential books on self-deception, personal choice, and forgiveness, plus two believer-friendly manuals that offer clear, usable methods for mediation and conflict resolution.
September 30, 2007
A long-awaited letter from church elders opens the way toward forgiveness, humility, and restored relationships, showing how the ministry of reconciliation can remake years of pain.
September 30, 2007
Change can feel like progress to some and disruption to others. Learn how one rural congregation navigated rapid transitions, differing mind-sets, and unintended consequences while working to prevent and resolve conflict.
September 30, 2007
If we want to avoid conflict, our first question should be, “What does God want us to do?” Seeking God’s guidance begins in prayer. Involving the entire congregation in praying for God’s guidance makes conflict less likely.
September 30, 2007
Lessons from Walnut Grove Christian Church on preventing and addressing congregational conflict—reducing anxiety through peer learning, valuing “apt words,” and intervening quickly with a Matthew 18 framework.
September 30, 2007
Most church conflicts resolve with timely intervention, but some require firm, united leadership and church discipline. New Testament examples show both the pain and the hope of hard decisions.
September 23, 2007
The North American Christian Convention in Kansas City celebrated the timely theme “It’s Time,” with strong participation, record per-capita giving, and stories of renewal from attendees, volunteers, and exhibitors—plus plans already underway for Cincinnati next year.
September 23, 2007
God’s work isn’t finished. Alan Ahlgrim explores how God speaks, why Scripture calls believers to wait on him, and how the Holy Spirit empowers witness—often confirming God’s vision with surprising provision.
September 23, 2007
Joe Grana reflects on North American Christian Convention preaching and why the message of the cross still matters. He urges balance with media, clearer Scripture handling, and conversational delivery—while calling churches to prioritize church planting.
September 23, 2007
Doyle Roth reflects on a Holy Land trip filled with biblical sites, worship, answered prayer, and unexpected reminders of God’s care for the lost.
September 16, 2007
A look at the emerging church movement—its beginnings, key voices, and defining practices—plus a careful distinction between “emerging” and “Emergent,” and a critique that also notes strengths in authenticity and mission.
September 16, 2007
Gary Zustiak explains the differences between emerging, Emergent, and missional churches, clarifying how each term relates to postmodern culture, Scripture, theology, and community engagement.
September 16, 2007
A concise roundup of books engaging the emerging church movement, missional living, and postmodern culture—featuring titles by Michael Frost, D. A. Carson, Eddie Gibbs and Ryan Bolger, Dan Kimball, and Brian McLaren.
September 16, 2007
Colorado churches joined together through Sharefest to serve schools and community organizations with hands-on projects, saving significant labor costs and strengthening local partnerships—then concluded the weekend with a combined worship service and barbeque.
September 9, 2007
A church in Joplin, Missouri, discovered that missional ministry can start at home. Learn what “missional” means, how it differs from consumer church thinking, and how presence, prayer, and practical compassion can transform a community.
September 9, 2007
Cody Moore contrasts the institutional church with the missional church, arguing that Christians are called out and sent back into the world. He urges communities to measure spiritual fruit, not just budgets and attendance.
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