Getting out of the spiritual rut
We all know about the rut — the one that we who have been Christians for quite some time can get into. The one where…
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5 needs and 5 opportunities for urban churches today
What do church leaders in urban areas wrestle with? What do they hope for? What do they dream of? And how can Christian institutions walk…
Grad season: Advice for the advice givers
Graduates get lots of advice this time of year, almost all of it well intended and some of it actually useful. They also hear a…
Making disciples, not members
ATLANTA — Hear, believe, repent, confess and be baptized. Ministers of Churches of Christ have preached those five steps — God’s plan of salvation —…
‘Churchianity’ is a problem: In search of Christianity
‘I like Jesus, but I don’t like the church.” Numerous faithful Christians have heard this statement poured from the lips of family, friends and colleagues.…
A mission-minded approach to interpreting Scripture
‘Gospel Portraits: Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God” by K. Rex Butts, emerges as a transformative and insightful work, challenging conventional perspectives…
Fishing for men by restoring the spirit of Christianity
The apostle Peter was called from his fishing boat to become a “fisher of men.” Little did he know the call to “follow me” meant…
Oregon church launches discipleship school
TIGARD, Ore. — As the Southwest Church of Christ prepared for its upcoming 50th anniversary, the eldership developed goals to accomplish by that milestone in 2023.…
‘Churchianity’ vs. Christianity
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Is there a difference between “churchianity” and Christianity? Can one be a devoted church member yet not a disciple of Christ? Is…
Across the Nation: Discipleship emphasis, disc golf evangelism, 50 years preaching and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
