Articles

Article Update on North Korea
- By Dave Barnhart
- Posted on May 17th, 2013
Disappointed Hopes When Kim Jong-un took power in North Korea over a year ago after his father’s death, plenty of Korea-watchers had tentative optimism that there might be…
Article Organizational Courage
- By Brad Lomenick
- Posted on May 17th, 2013
Courage is not just an individual trait but an organizational one. The leaders at Saddleback Church know this. When pastor Rick Warren was asked in a Catalyst podcast interview…
Article Commentary on Acts 2:1-47
- By Ministry Matters
- Posted on May 14th, 2013
From the Abingdon New Testament Commentary on Acts, available with a Premium Subscription to the Ministry Matters Library The Holy Spirit and Its Aftermath (2:1-47) With the…
Article Naming Our Idols
- By Mike Slaughter
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Chances are when you hear the word idol, the first thing that comes to mind is Ryan Seacrest, or possibly a shiny gold statue of a calf. Idolatry isn’t a new problem, but it …
Article The Difficulty with Difficulties
- By Todd Outcalt
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Thirty years ago—when I entered pastoral ministry—I had no way of knowing how difficult the work would be. But my beginnings were eager, and passionate, and fraught…
Article Worship Connection: June 9, 2013
- By Nancy C. Townley
- Posted on May 12th, 2013
CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1 L: In the midst of difficult times, we have new life from Christ. P: When we think that there is no hope, God offers us healing love. L: Come, …