Living Word Ministries

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This Infectious Video of a Farmer Dancing In His Barn Is Going Mega-Viral

We're in awe of this man's moves—and his uplifting message.

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

Why We Need an Entrepreneurial Church

Chris Lowney on the church’s current crisis of membership, management, and Catholic identity, and what can be done

How I Express My Gratitude to the People Who Care for Me

5 training tips for 5 common word ministries

What simple training can boost the effectiveness of common church 'word' ministries?

What the Church Misunderstands About Urban Ministry

"We need to come and think about new ways that we are engaging with people in the city."

Should Children’s Ministry Be Church-Centered or Family-Centered?

We have the responsibility to train our children in the faith, and yet the whole church has this responsibility to hold parents accountable.

What Ministry Expectations Does Your Church Have?

When it comes to ministry expectations, what does your youth ministry ask of its members?

Why your church should consider starting a homeless ministry

As an associate and senior pastor, I have been blessed to serve two churches that developed minis...

Cult-like Practices at Word of Life Church

The recent beating death of a teenager may indicate religious abuse and cult-like practices.

Sending Missionaries Well: How Churches Support Global Ministry

A church that has missionaries is not the same as a church that sends missionaries. So what might it look like to send missionaries as God would have us?

Should I Give to My Local Church First ... or to Other Ministries?

"The institutional church should lead the way in being generous with its resources."

Paying for Church Ministry…Who Decides? Me or My Millennial Friend?

Lecturing my millennial friend on the priorities of giving won't accomplish much. Truth is, he has a lot more to say about how and when church ministry will be paid for than I do.

Seven Reasons Why Your Church Should Have a Ministry to Widows

Though the biblical mandate to care for widows should be sufficient motive for our churches, consider some of the struggles widows experience.

What Is a Parachurch Ministry? Our Commitment to Love the Local Church

What are parachurch ministries, and how should they relate to the church?

What Does the Word ‘Church’ Mean? Ephesians 3:7

We use the word “church” over and over in the Christian life, but what exactly does the word really mean?