A delightful trouble
A man sharing online the peace he has in Jesus creates a problem—the need to coordinate multiple baptisms around the world. David didn’t mean to cause troub...
My Christian life: Leading as a Christian in the business world
Using examples from his life, a business executive shares ideas on how to be a Christian leader in your vocation. Steve Hansen has had many titles in his life: ...
Confessions of faith: Four generations
Four generations discover the love and forgiveness of Jesus. Every night, Christopher Correri lifts up his six-year-old daughter, Anayah, because she wants to t...
Confessions of faith: Caroline and Lawrence McCatty
A couple’s prayers are answered as they discover the truth of God’s Word as well as new opportunities to share it. When Caroline and Lawrence McCatty reloc...
Confessions of faith: Teryl and Terry Bishop
One by one, new members are discovering God’s grace and sharing it with others. A little over a year ago, Teryl and Terry Bishop didn’t have a church home�...
Confessions of faith: Qiang Wang
A Buddhist discovers the truth of God’s Word, a message he now shares with others. “When I preach the gospel to people, people say, ‘You’re a stupid man...
My Christian life: Spencer Beach
A modern-day Job story reminds us of God’s grace and love. For most people, it would have been the worst day of their life. Maybe it was for Spencer Beach...
Confessions of faith: Mark Hartman
A knock on the door starts a lifelong journey of faith. Julie K. Wietzke It was a night Mark Hartman says he will never forget. It was summer 1981 in Big Spring...
Confessions of faith: Nick Mount
A man’s “before and after” spur him on to become a pastor and share the message of salvation. Julie K. Wietzke Nick Mount, a new pastor serving in Nebras...
Merging for mission – Part 3
Three congregations become a multi-site as they work to spread the gospel in South Florida. Julie K. Wietzke It started with three congregations—all with thei...
Merging for mission – Part 2
Finding that they could be stronger together, two congregations decide to merge into one. Julie K. Wietzke Steve Waldschmidt describes a recent church merger be...
Merging for mission – Part 1
Two case studies reveal the blessings and challenges of mergers and multi-site ministries. Julie K. Wietzke If you talk to Nathan Strutz, pastor at Resurrection...