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Practical ways to help men connect in your church

By John Simons, posted December 26, 2025 in

Research shows men are coming back to church. Are you helping them connect with your congregation? Here are some helpful tips.

Confronting pluralism: Can salvation be saved?

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By Michael Wittmer, posted December 23, 2025 in

Salvation may be at risk in the last place you would expect. By definition, evangelical Christians strongly agree that “only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation.” Yet according to the 2025 Lifeway Research State of Theology report, only 45% of Americans with evangelical beliefs disagree with the statement: “God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.”

What is a rural church and why does it matter?

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By Kyle Bueermann, posted December 23, 2025 in

About 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural communities. How can churches reach people living in these small towns across America?

15 thoughts if your church is hosting a Christmas Eve service

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By Chuck Lawless, posted December 22, 2025 in

Chuck Lawless some helpful considerations for your church's Christmas Eve gathering.

Practical ways to help men connect in your church

By John Simons, posted December 26, 2025 in

Research shows men are coming back to church. Are you helping them connect with your congregation? Here are some helpful tips.

FIRST-PERSON: The church is the refuge for men in America

By John Simons, posted September 23, 2025 in Churches and Ministry, World & Politics

Like many, I sat in disbelief hearing the news of the vile acts committed over these last few weeks.