Police raided the Good News International Church in Kenya after receiving a local tip that pastor Paul Makenzie Nthenge was engaging in cult-like practices and encouraging followers to fast to the point of death. 

Mindy Caliguire and Jason Daye look at some of the unhealthy tendencies we have as ministry leaders when it comes to dealing with disappointments and discouragement. Mindy then shares ways to process disappointment that honor God and help us grow in our own spiritual journeys.

Important for launching a healthy church is strategizing around each phase of the Church Life Cycle.

Do dogs go to heaven? Do cats? What about goldfish? What will you tell children when they inquire about their beloved departed animals?

While social media, and even traditional media, are still preoccupied with megachurches and multisite churches, the reality is that most churches in North America are quite small, well below the 200 attendance mark.

What's the real issue behind *any* critique of worship styles?

Happiness comes naturally in the same sense that fruit comes naturally from a tree. If the tree gets sufficient sunshine and water, if the ground is rich in nutrients, if the tree doesn’t contract diseases, then yes, it “naturally” produces fruit.

With each upcoming generation, it seems they are entering the digital era at younger and younger ages. Even toddlers are engaging with technology and digital content.