If you are serving in a rural church, you are not in the minor leagues. You are on the front lines.

This is much more important.

And sometimes, church members don't even know they're doing it.

Being a believer is a huge responsibility, if you haven't noticed.

Let us care for what is happening, and pray for the Lord's people.

There is much more to it than simply putting on events.

Christ wants His followers to be change agents. How are you doing that?

The study also says American Christians complain too much.

And they are based on a foundation of Scripture.

We would be negligent if we did not see the gospel opportunities in reaching new people who might come during one of these spikes.

This is what God meant when He gave us "dominion" over this planet.

These are indeed biggies.

Aiming to motivate conservative Christians, they are focusing on smaller political races, local ballot initiatives and community voter registration drives.

Pastor, how would making Sunday the best day of the week change the lives of the members of your church?

Small group leaders are no different than the rest of us. They need this, too.

You should do these things if you want to be effective at reaching out to your community.

Spiritual receptivity comes and goes in people's lives like an ocean tide. Here's how to discern the level of receptivity in people.

The good represents some of the best practices of health churches. The bad, well ...

There are several to choose from, but which gives you the most bang for your buck?

See if these ideas might help your church step up its friendliness.