Ministry Today

In Praise of Pretending

Eddie Lowen challenges churches to rethink leadership habits that limit growth. Drawing on personal experience and Acts 15, he encourages elders to provide oversight while empowering ministry staff…

Do You Have SCD?

Tim Harlow examines how indifference and judgment hinder compassion for lost people, drawing lessons from Jesus, Jonah, and the Samaritan woman about understanding those who are hurting.

Critics Calling

Eddie Lowen explains how church leaders can handle criticism by building a trusted circle of advisers, welcoming wise correction, and learning from Nehemiah's response to distraction and intimidation.

Why Would You Be the President of the NACC?

Tim Harlow reflects on the 2014 North American Christian Convention, explaining why the gathering matters to the Restoration Movement and how renewed leadership, unity, and evangelism can strengthen…

How Are Things at Home?

When should pastors say no to outside ministry opportunities? Eddie Lowen offers five practical questions to help church leaders balance outside commitments, protect their families, and remain focused…

Simon-Says Religion

When religious rules overshadow the heart of God's commands, obedience can become empty performance. Tim Harlow challenges Christians to move beyond man-made traditions and rediscover the purpose behind…

Confessions of a Mission Statement Cynic

Once skeptical of church mission statements, Eddie Lowen discovered how strategic planning could renew a congregation's vision, unite leaders around shared priorities, and turn a familiar mission into…

Why Jesus Wouldn’t Work for Your Church

Just Hold On

When should a pastor hold on, and when is it time to let go? Tim Harlow shares a humorous lesson in perseverance and reflects on 24 years of…

Ministry Confidential

When should church leaders keep a confidence—and when must they speak? Eddie Lowen explains the dangers of unconditional secrecy and why responsible communication is essential to healthy church…

Evangelism & Discipleship

Can someone accept Christ without becoming a disciple? Tim Harlow challenges the separation of evangelism and discipleship, urging churches to move beyond celebrating conversions and embrace the lifelong…

Leaders Will

Healthy churches need courageous leaders willing to make difficult decisions. Eddie Lowen explores how pastoral determination, leadership authority, and the willingness to confront resistance can help congregations move…

We’re Not the Only Christians

Tim Harlow witnesses churches across denominational lines working together in Rwanda, where cooperation helped build a hospital and offered a compelling example of the unity Jesus prayed for.

Life After Trayvon: What Should Jesus’ People Do?

Following the George Zimmerman verdict, Ben Cachiaras challenges Christians to confront racial prejudice, overcome divisions, and build congregations that reflect the unity and reconciliation described in Scripture.

Are They Wrong—or Are They Lost?

Tim Harlow challenges Christians to respond to cultural change with compassion rather than condemnation, seeing people as lost instead of wrong and demonstrating the gospel through faithful, loving…