by Christina Embree | Aug 14, 2017 | Opinion
Many churches are seeking to incorporate times in which the family can stay together to worship, grow and learn about God together in church, but they don’t know where to start. This has been confirmed to me by children’s ministers and family pastors...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 12, 2017 | Opinion
On August 11 and 12 hundreds of avowed white supremacists converged on Charlottesville, Virginia, protesting the city’s decision to remove a prominent statue of Robert E. Lee in a symbolic step away from celebrating the Confederacy’s failed attempt to...
by Michael Parnell | Aug 11, 2017 | Opinion
Comic-Con International is the annual gathering of all things pop culture held in San Diego. The convention has panels and gatherings on almost anything to do with comics, movies, television and video games. Despite all of these opportunities, I signed up to volunteer...
by Jonathan Davis | Aug 10, 2017 | Opinion
Rural churches and ministries face numerous challenges in the 21st century. At some point in a minister’s career, the likelihood of serving in a small-town church seems high, especially if the person transitions from the role of an associate minister to that of...
by Ircel Harrison | Aug 10, 2017 | Opinion
Perhaps you are blessed to be part of a congregation that has a full-time professional staff. Your pastor and most of the associate pastors are seminary educated. The staff members provide leadership and train lay leaders in specialized areas of ministry such as...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 9, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Yesterday’s drive across Glacier National Park from east to west on the Going-to-the-Sun Road offered breath-taking views. The abundant wildflowers and wildlife along Logan Pass soothed the soul. We shared Psalm 95:3-4, which affirms: For the Lord...
