Here are some practical tips I’ve drawn from others, and from my own experience as a worship leader seeking to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit during gathered worship.

The convenient excuses are usually big picture things: "The church is full of hypocrites,” I protested. It allowed me to remain in isolation. I thought they were convenient excuses, merely to get my way, but God wasn't buying them.

One thing we all long for is simplicity. We’re looking for ways to reduce—to make the main things the main things and ways to push unimportant things to the side. But sometimes simple is overrated: sometimes we need to embrace mystery.

Clean-up campaign ideas help kids give back and serve in Jesus’ name.

These “everyone-wins” harvest festival games and activities are perfect for a fall kidmin event.

Let’s explore how to take the Apostle Paul’s words seriously and practice praying “without ceasing” since we all need reminders of our kingdom values—nudges toward re-invigorating our time spent with God. 

A marriage conference can be a significant tool in strengthening the bonds of couples within your congregation.

One day after being charged with aggravated sexual battery, a longtime Tennessee pastor died by suicide in a hospital bathroom, authorities said. David Mark Baker, 57, was serving at Family Baptist Church in Columbia, had been a jail chaplain, and once ran for Maury County mayor.