The arts — all forms — enhance worship experiences
The church has used the arts to share God's story. Believers today still use the transcendence of creative expression in worship.
Artists can express faith to both Christian and mainstream audiences
Believers are not limited to church or religious settings as a vehicle for artistic expression. Many have found mainstream audiences receptive to a sacred, uplifting word.
Missourian finds vocation, ministry creating prosthetic eyes
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Women in prison
Churches can help address the distinctive needs incarcerated women face behind bars and upon release.
Mental illness and the church
Humankind has struggled with the matter of mental disorders — or mental illness — as long as people can remember. In Jesus' day -- and today -- people feared what they didn't understand. What can churches do to reach out?
Christian funeral means facing reality of death
Christians who debate the merits of burial versus cremation may miss a larger issue —- helping people deal with the reality of death, some ministers insist.
Prayer releases people to God in worship at Gold Hill
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A theology of unity
John 17:11-23 records Jesus’ fervent prayer that his followers would be united as the Savior and the Father are. Through the disciples’ unity as they were sent out, the world would know God. Jesus still sends out his followers. Could that mission to reach the
Traveling light: simplifying need not be intimidating
Living simply is, well, pretty simple, some believe.
The call
Evangelicals traditionally have referred to it as a “call to vocational or Christian ministry” or simply “the call.” What is it?