How do we disagree with each other? If you’ve been around any church for more than 12 months you’ll know that there are many disagreements. Sometimes these are fairly small and trivial. In every church I’ve ever been in there’s been an argument about the colour or type of the furnishings. And the carpet is a small issue compared with some of the wider ones that impact on life, like who Jesus is, how God saves, and other major doctrinal truths.
Jean Williams takes a look at a book that is helpful to both men and women for improving the way that they read and understand the Bible.
Some suggestions for how you can help your pastors when they’re not doing so well.
Four tips for helping others sing with your church from a great music director, songwriter and author.
In this 'Briefing' classic from the archives, Paul Grimmond changes the way we think about work.
In this "Briefing" classic from the archives, Tony Payne looks at the how and why of running church services.
The advent calendars that children do over Christmas sometimes seem like they'll never end. It's too much for many families to realistically do a craft every day.
Sandy Grant's reads of the week include a program to help you share the gospel at work, things that encourages church visitors, the idol of sports for parents, plus a reflection on a proposed anti-bullying program.
Last year, as I contemplated resigning from my job and commencing a ministry traineeship, few ideas filled me with more dread and uncertainty than the idea of raising financial support.
A new anti-religion-in-schools billboard, what has happened to penal substitutionary atonement, the darker side of predestination, a reminder to keep evangelism on the table, and a Psalm of encouragement for those who are suffering.