The lay-leader stood up to do the prayer requests. He grabbed a hand-held microphone and wandered out of the chancel. Standing between the two rows of pews, he explained how this… read more

I’ve never known how to explain to older church members why their children or grandchildren just aren’t as involved as they are. It’s not that these younger… read more

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is a lofty vision. Precisely because it can never be fully realized is what makes this vision worth striving… read more

Heartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures is a regular column helping leaders plan, implement, and evaluate credible and relevant ministries based on cultural… read more

The following article is part three of a ten-part series exploring all aspects of organizing, worshipping, and growing as a house church community. Read the previous parts… read more

So… I’m in a band meeting now. What, you may ask, is a band meeting? It’s a form of spiritual discipline where groups of men or women come together to confess… read more