In the past few years, the global pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of many local churches. Friends from around the world have told me that many churches have closed their doors for good. Although most churches have not returned to their pre-pandemic attendance...
I was walking along one of my favorite beaches, and it was turtle season. Early each morning, park services ride along the beach looking for new sea turtle nests. They record the nest's location, place stakes and rope off the location so that people do not disturb the...
It's a new day. Lines are being drawn. Goliath stands before us. David’s army is ready to confront the evils of our day. Saul’s army is just trying to comply. Which army will you be a part of? Both are Christian, but one is victorious and advancing, and the other is...
As a native Floridian, I know the value of summer relaxation, especially as I am now living in New England. It’s only natural that many churchgoers wouldn’t wish to waste the sunshine. So this summer, like so many summers past, pews will be abandoned for the sandy...
In the early church, there was no separation between the clergy and laity. This separation happened when the church began to imitate Rome, and as a result, became an institution in the fourth century. Every believer in the early church was expected to be a witness for...
Bible teacher, missionary and author Joy Dawson, a respected leader in the Youth With A Mission community, died early Thursday morning at 96 of natural causes. Dawson's Bible teaching ministry and missionary journeys with YWAM took her to 55 nations on six continents...
Deliverance ministry must be grounded in love for God and love for the person needing freedom. God is love and Christians are to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love others (Matt. 22:37-39). It is out of love we minister to others, and may...
Like the early Christian church, the modern church faces numerous challenges, which range from institutional to cultural. The challenges encompass different faith traditions, denominations, ethnic groups and sectors of society and incorporate modern technology as well...
Bethel Church co-pastor Beni Johnson—an author, Bible teacher, intercessor and the wife of Pastor Bill Johnson—has passed away after battling cancer. Bill wrote on social media that Beni is now "Healthy and free" in her eternal home in heaven. Their son Brian Johnson,...
Is everyone called to the fivefold ministry? I often get asked, “How do I know if I have been called to the office of a prophet, pastor, apostle, teacher or evangelist?” Within this question often lies an undertone of the desire for a clear-cut title and status of...
The global apostolic movement is the most significant expression of Christianity today. This is the view expressed by historian Philip Jenkins. He talks about the rapid expansion of the church in the global south, much of which is reminiscent of the first-century...
Is this explosive recent interview, Pastor Shane Idleman unpacks why so many churches are remaining silent during these dire times and explains what you can do about it. Put this on your must-hear list and be encouraged, convicted and uplifted—and please share it with...
With the deluge of news reporting instances of scandals and abuse committed by lead pastors, I thought it necessary to balance this by showing how shepherds (pastors) are also occasionally abused by the sheep (church members). (To be clear, this fact does not justify...
When I asked a friend what it was like to have a baby later in life, she exclaimed, "I have zero regrets. I know who I am, and I can enjoy my child and give 100%. I couldn't do that before."It takes a whole and healed person to pastor God's people. When God calls you...
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