Five Ways Congregational Worship Shapes Us — Taylor Cain
When I face temptations during the week, it helps me to think of my brothers and sisters singing Scriptural truths. This is my ammo to fight against temptations to sin. The great theologian Buddy the Elf reminds us “to sing loud for all to hear.” This is why I believe that we might need to turn down the microphones on stage so that the congregational singing can be amped up. Don’t be shy when it comes to singing. In congregational worship, we sing both to the One True King and to fellow believers.
5 Ways Churches Can Stand in the Gap for the Fatherless — Facts & Trends
In fact, for many, Father’s Day doesn’t evoke warm feelings of playing catch, going fishing, or crucial life advice. Instead, even the word “father” evokes images of abandonment or cruelty, abuse or neglect. This means churches have an opportunity on Father’s Day to honor and uphold the good gift of fatherhood and to walk alongside those for whom fatherhood is an idea that brings deep emotional pain. Here are five ways churches can stand in the gap for the fatherless:
10 Things That Church Leaders Don’t Think about Enough — Chuck Lawless
Today, my personal reflection has led to thinking about stuff I ought to be thinking about more as a Christian leader. I doubt I’m alone in these deficits, so I list some of them here for your consideration:
Three Ways Your Church Can Minister to Special Needs Families — Laura Hurd
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