The chapter on the people of God begins: “At all times and in every race God has given welcome to whosoever fears him and does what is right. God, however, does not make men holy and save them merely as individuals, without bond or link between one another. Rather has
A rush of people and emotion have spread across social media, remembering and lauding the life of President Jeffrey R. Holland. We need to say what he meant to us and how his words carved out our souls, landing in that space where we have no words. He ignited that
Why Do Unchurched People Come to Church at Christmastime? Every December, pastors and church leaders notice something extraordinary—sanctuaries fill up, even with faces not seen since last Christmas. The lights, music, and message of hope draw people through the doors who might never come any other time of year. It’s
Why People Aren’t Singing in Church—and How to Bring Worship Back to Life At almost every Christian conference, one of the most powerful moments is hearing thousands of people lift their voices in song. No fog machines, no production tricks—just believers singing about the grace of God. Yet, on many
Scriptural Holiness: A set apart people — David F. Watson (March/April 2025) — At its 2024 Convening General Conference, the Global Methodist Church adopted the following mission statement: “The Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.” As one of the
How Event Evangelism Helps People Share the Mission One of the tools we can use for training people to get comfortable talking with others, inviting them to our weekend worship gatherings, and eventually sharing their faith is through special events. Event evangelism can include the more popular ones like Easter
Why Isn’t the Good News Connecting With People? If, as we say, the “Gospel of Jesus Christ” is heaven’s Good News, and if this good news is the answer to mankind’s deepest, biggest, worst problems, and if it’s free and eternal and for everyone, one would think people would be
It costs so little to completely change the life of a child, and in this world where everything seems to go so wrong, you can help something go right. As you read the story below, if you are moved to help, please do. You can make a difference that changes