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Making Time for God: A Simple Plan You Can Actually Keep

Mark Altrogge — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:02:28 +0000

If you're struggling with knowing how to spend time with God, give this little system (or some variation of it) a try. You'll find you'll easily be able to spend 45 minutes a day on quality time with your Savior.

12 Characteristics of an Evangelistic Pastor

Chuck Lawless — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:57 +0000

In almost 25 years of studying churches in North America, never have I yet found an evangelistic church that was not led by a strongly evangelistic pastor. Here are 12 characteristics of evangelistic pastors.

Spiritual Bypassing: When Faith Hides Your Real Emotions

Alison Cook — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:56:50 +0000

Spiritual bypassing simply means that you use spiritual concepts, platitudes, or activities to “bypass” or avoid dealing with your true feelings, especially the hard ones like anger, grief, fear, loneliness, envy, and shame. Here are the dangers.

Elementary and Preteen Outdoor Bible Game: Raindrop Relay

ChildrensMinistry.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:18:20 +0000

Use this elementary and preteen outdoor Bible game, Raindrop Relay, to help kids imagine the great flood in Genesis 7–9:17.

Warning Signs Before a Pastor Falls (They’re Almost Always Present)

Stephanie Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:06:22 +0000

Every time a pastor falls, people closest to the situation say the same thing: They saw the signs but didn’t know what to do. An elder board is quietly dissolved. People hold closed-door meetings. Church members or staff hear whispers about a relationship. Congregants leave without explanation. If anyone does raise concerns, those get dismissed. […]

Former Avalon Member Melissa Greene to Jen Hatmaker: Christian Music Was Built on the ‘Back of So Many Queer People’

Jessica Mouser — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:26:37 +0000

Melissa Greene, who is featured on the new version of “Testify to Love,” told Jen Hatmaker Christian music has been built on the backs of "so many queer people.”

Forrest Frank Surprises Pastor With Courtside NBA Finals Experience: ‘This Is a God Thing’

Jesse T. Jackson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:38:31 +0000

Another Forrest Frank video has gone viral, but this time it’s because he invited a pastor to join him courtside at an NBA Finals game

Browns Players Carson Schwesinger and Raheim Sanders Baptized at Cleveland for Christ Event

Stephanie Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:07:43 +0000

Cleveland Browns players Carson Schwesinger and Raheim Sanders were baptized at the inaugural Cleveland for Christ event.

Bryce Crawford Seeks ‘Respectful Conversations’ About Jesus at West Hollywood Pride Parade

Dale Chamberlain — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:54:45 +0000

Evangelist and YouTuber Bryce Crawford recently documented his experience attending the West Hollywood Pride Parade in Southern California.

Why Pastors Leave Ministry: What Former Pastors Say About Stepping Down

Aaron Earls — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:53:12 +0000

Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision.

2 Pseudo-Christian Religions That Claim To Be Christian

Sheri Bell — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:36:49 +0000

Some religions are "pseudo Christian," meaning they change biblical truths about Christ and God. For example, Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be Christian, but there are some problems with their core beliefs.

Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff’s Best Relationship Advice, From Singleness to Marriage

Jessica Mouser — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:21:12 +0000

Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, recently compiled their best relationship advice touching on a range of topics, including singleness, boundaries in dating, and how farting in front of your significant other can help prepare you for marriage.

Sunday School Lesson for Preschoolers: Jesus and Me

ChildrensMinistry.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:50:28 +0000

Use this Sunday school lesson for preschoolers, Jesus and Me, with little ones in your church to help them grow in their faith.

‘This Is Just the Beginning’—Tim Tebow Celebrates Passage of Renewed Hope Act, Which Will Help Sexually Exploited Children

Stephanie Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:02:43 +0000

The Renewed Hope Act, championed by Tim Tebow, will give child abuse investigators an additional $108.5 million to protect young victims.

5 Biblical Ways To Heal Broken Relationships in the Church

Scott Thomas — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000

Relational casualties, broken relationships, will come with close friends, church board members, core group participants, and treasurers, and sometimes from their own children.

‘I Don’t Believe in God. I Don’t Believe in the Bible’—YouTuber Going Viral for Abortion Due to Down Syndrome Addresses Religious Critics

Jessica Mouser — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:45:51 +0000

Jesse Ridgway, who chose with his wife to abort their son because the baby tested positive for Down syndrome, addressed his "religious" critics.

The Most Important Quality of an Effective Worship Leader

David Santistevan — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:23:26 +0000

The most important quality is what we assume and take for granted.

Albert Mohler Says He’s ‘Very Thankful’ After Truth and Unity Amendment Passes Initial Vote

Jesse T. Jackson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:44 +0000

After SBC messengers voted to pass the Truth and Unity Amendment, Dr. Albert Mohler answered questions from the press.

Lysa TerKeurst: Please Don’t Give Me One of Those Christian Answers

Lysa TerKeurst — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:43 +0000

I love Jesus. I love God. I love people. But I don’t love packaged Christian answers. They tie everything up in a nice, neat bow and make life a little too tidy.

‘Relatable’ Host Allie Beth Stuckey Is Expecting Baby No. 4 This Fall

Jessica Mouser — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:41:15 +0000

Conservative commentator and podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey announced this week that she is pregnant with her fourth child.

The Biblical Role of a Pastor: 5 Facts Most Church Members Get Wrong

Joe McKeever — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:12:06 +0000

In my experience, most pastors hesitate to teach the biblical understanding of the role of pastors because to do so might sound self-serving, as though they were trying to carve out a bigger role for themselves in leading the church.

7 Deadly Statements of Church Members (and How To Respond)

Thom Rainer — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:16:04 +0000

Church member, how much do you consider what not to say at your church? There are some statements that can prove harmful, even deadly, to a congregation.

Donnie Wahlberg Says His ‘Greatest Accomplishment’ Is Committing His Life to Jesus

Jessica Mouser — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:07:20 +0000

Donnie Wahlberg told the son of Christian Reynoso that the top achievement of Wahlberg’s life has been committing his life to Christ.

5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church (and When It’s OK)

Nathan Rose — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:10:02 +0000

Missing church is a bad idea. It is spiritually dangerous for those who profess Christ to regularly skip worship with their church families. Here's why.

‘The Office of Pastor Is Limited to Men’—Albert Mohler’s Amendment to SBC Constitution Passes Initial Vote

Jesse T. Jackson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:10:59 +0000

At the SBC’s annual meeting, Dr. Albert Mohler explained why it was important for the more than 11,000 messengers to pass his amendment.

New York Pastor Who Solicited CSAM From Church Victims Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

Dale Chamberlain — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:54:45 +0000

Jose Saez Jr., a former New York pastor, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child.

10 Signs You’re Attending a Good Church

Greg Stier — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0000

When you're plugged into a good church that's focused on the things of God, you can tell that it's different from a church that lacks this focus. Here are 10 signs you're attending a great church!

A Funeral Showed This Pastor What His Polished Preaching Was Missing

Timothy Paul Jones — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:45:54 +0000

Whatever you may think about a preacher's invitation to salvation in a church service, one thing is clear: they aren’t afraid to preach for conversions. Neither were the preachers and prophets whose words the Holy Spirit has preserved in the pages of the New Testament.

Willy Rice Elected as New President of Southern Baptist Convention

Jesse T. Jackson — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:43:43 +0000

Pastor Willy Rice of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, has been elected as the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Apologist John Lennox’s ‘Peace and Contentment’ Is the Most Compelling Argument for God, Says Steven Bartlett

Jessica Mouser — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:09:10 +0000

Christian apologist Dr. John Lennox had a thought-provoking conversation with “The Diary of a CEO” host Steven Bartlett, who is agnostic.

Mr. T Preached a Sermon on Doubting Thomas. Here’s What He Said.

Stephanie Martin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:03:20 +0000

Actor, wrestler, and outspoken Christian Mr. T (Laurence Tureaud) had the opportunity to preach at his home congregation, Chicago’s Cosmopolitan Community Church on October 9. Mr. T has preached elsewhere and is open about his Christian faith on Twitter and during media appearances.

Skillet’s John Cooper Says Hard Rock Isn’t Demonic: ‘Music Belongs to God’

Jesse T. Jackson — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:15:07 +0000

Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, California, recently invited Skillet’s John Cooper on his podcast “Idleman Unplugged,” where they discussed if hard rock music is demonic.

Why Latter-day Saints Aren’t Christians: Allie Beth Stuckey Responds to Sen. Mike Lee

Stephanie Martin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:47:43 +0000

Allie Beth Stuckey addressed Sen. Mike Lee’s question on the Pentagon’s exclusion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a recent list of Christian denominations.

Dutch Bros Workers Stopped to Pray With a Grieving Widow

Kelsey Straeter — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:48 +0000

She had just lost her husband. The last thing she expected was to feel less alone in a drive-thru line. The day after Adam Wisbey died of heart disease, his wife Alisha pulled into her regular Dutch Bros Coffee in Vancouver, Washington. She was barely holding herself together. The baristas could see it. What they […]

Albert Mohler Officially Proposes SBC Constitutional Amendment To Ban Women Pastors

Jesse T. Jackson — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:29:47 +0000

During the first session of the SBC's 2026 annual meeting, Dr. Albert Mohler fulfilled his promise to propose his amendment.

5 Bad Ideas That Make Your Worship Service Feel Fake

Rich Kirkpatrick — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:26:45 +0000

You feel fake vibes when hoping for authentic ones. Regardless, what makes a worship service fake might be boiled down to five basic things.

In SBC Presidential Address, Clint Pressley Calls Southern Baptists To ‘Walk Worthy’

Dale Chamberlain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:18:58 +0000

Clint Pressley addressed Southern Baptists at their annual meeting, calling upon the denomination to “walk worthy” of the gospel.

Sam’s Club Shoppers in Alabama Erupt in Spontaneous Worship

ChurchLeaders — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:52:45 +0000

A beautiful reminder of what Jesus says to us: “Where two or more are gathered, I am there in the midst.” Even at a Sam's Club in Alabama.

4 Reasons Hymns Still Belong in Your Worship Service

Matt Boswell — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:19:43 +0000

Singing for the Christian is formative and responsive, and therefore must be informed by Scripture. The importance of hymns is that we learn what we sing.

Pastor Slammed for Skinny Jeans: His Response Is Going Viral

Stephanie Martin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:58:24 +0000

When an anonymous congregant scolded South Dakota Pastor Adam Weber for preaching in skinny jeans, he tried not to “become jaded because of it.”

‘Jesus Is the Only Way’ Shirt Sparks Confrontation at Mall of America

Jessica Mouser — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:31:54 +0000

Videos that appear to show security guards at the Mall of America confronting a man wearing a t-shirt that says “Jesus is the only way” have gone viral on social media, sparking a debate about what it means to “turn the other cheek.”

Adam Sheafe To Receive Natural Life Sentence for Crucifixion-Style Murder of New River Pastor

Jessica Mouser — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:27:16 +0000

Adam Sheafe, who admitted to the murder of Pastor Bill Schonemann, will receive a natural life sentence after a judge accepted Sheafe’s plea deal.

‘Disclosure Day’ Might Mess With People’s Faith, Warns Steven Spielberg

Stephanie Martin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:40:17 +0000

While discussing his upcoming movie “Disclosure Day,” Steven Spielberg indicated it might unsettle people’s beliefs about the church.

7-Year-Old Girl Prayed to Jesus While Inside a Tornado—and Survived

Jesse T. Jackson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:10:27 +0000

A family of five was thrown from their home by a tornado on Friday, resulting in the death of one of their children and the serious injury of her mother. Relatives are asking God "for a miracle" that the injured members of the family will recover.

Why Church People Criticize Pastors (And What to Do About It)

Charles Stone — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:15:06 +0000

People criticize pastors. It's just how it goes. But understanding why they do so can help us deal with criticism better. Here are seven reasons why church people criticize pastors, as well as suggestions for how to respond.

Ohio Pastor Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges Involving Minor at His Church

Dale Chamberlain — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:37 +0000

Christopher Walter of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Deshler, Ohio, has been charged with grooming and sexual battery involving a minor.

Jack Graham Calls SBC Abuse Crisis a ‘Reckless Hoax’ Days Before Annual Meeting

Jesse T. Jackson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:39:56 +0000

Pastor Jack Graham said that the SBC has never had a “systematic sexual abuse crisis,” characterizing it as a “reckless hoax.”

Revival History in America: 10 Awakenings That Shaped a Nation

Patrick Morley — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:22:36 +0000

"America has a deep, rich history of revivals and awakenings."

Why Your Evangelism Isn’t Working (And What to Do About It)

Jonathan Dodson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0000

Our evangelism isn't working. While a person’s response to Christ is ultimately a matter that rests in God’s sovereign hands—something we have no control over—a person’s hearing of the gospel is a matter we do have control over and responsibility for.

Beth Moore on Christian Celebrity Culture: What the Church Got Wrong

Stephanie Martin — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:34:37 +0000

In a Twitter thread, Bible teacher and bestselling author Beth Moore shared words of encouragement with younger generations of Christian authors and church workers.