The Value of a Small Church

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The Most Astonishing Easter Miracle
It's not that Jesus rose bodily from the grave.
Mark Galli
When I visit a church, I notice things. The number of blacks, Asians, and Latinos in relation to whites. Whether women are on the platform. How people are dressed. The quality of the cars in the parking lot. I notice whether the congregation is old or young, and assume that if it's young, it's vibrant. As an Anglican, I notice the order of worship and naturally look down my nose at all that is liturgically incorrect. I also notice how much paper is wasted in thick worship bulletins, how much empty air is being heated needlessly above the worshipers, and other signs of environmental friendliness. continue reading >>

Why Christians Can Celebrate Passover, Too A Response to 'Jesus Didn't Eat a Seder Meal.' Mitch Glaser and Darrell Bock

Gleanings ISIS Church Bombings Kill Dozens at Palm Sunday Services in Egypt (UPDATED) Christian leader: 'During this week of Jesus' suffering, we will pray to God to give us protection and healing.' Jayson Casper in Cairo

Women Why Corruption Is an Urgent Justice Issue While living abroad, I discovered the corrosive effects of corruption and the suffering it causes. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

Pivot The Value of a Small Church: Personalized Major League Coaching Schools, sports and megachurches recognize the value of breaking into smaller groups for learning, coaching and relationships. So why do we devalue it in smaller churches? by Karl Vaters

The Exchange Why Has Evangelism Fallen On Hard Times? Join Drs Richardson and Stetzer for the Billy Graham Center's first webinar. Ed Stetzer