Pastor Matt Richard explains why fellowship through Christ matters much more than friendships and social relationships. Learn more in his book Will the Real Church Please Stand Up?
The book of Psalms is frequently referred to as the hymnal of the Old Testament. Written predominantly by King David, this large book features 150 lyrical chapters of prayer, praise, and...
The bodily resurrection of Jesus is central to the understanding of the Gospel of John. The comfort that Jesus offers twenty-first-century Christians is rooted in His first-century words...
Technology is advancing at a breakneck pace. New tools are emerging faster than most of us can learn to use them, and it can feel overwhelming—even for those who love tech. In the last...
Ten years ago, my mom and I were tying pieces of silky purple ribbon to the top of dozens of lovely wedding bulletins. It was a few weeks before my wedding, and she and I had had so much...
These are the hymns that are sung again and again, beloved by all, sung with gusto on Sunday morning and hummed throughout the week. Beautiful Savior and Other Beloved Hymns by Kevin...
On the edge of the Datos plain, about six miles from the Aegean Sea, Greek colonists founded the city of Philippi in 356 BC. Philip II of Macedon soon took the city and named it after...
Budget planning in churches is a much different beast than budget planning in the business world—there’s more to account for, and oftentimes a much leaner team to get it all done....
There’s a rich history to all of the hymns in Lutheran Service Book. This history easily lends itself to beautiful devotional materials that blend seamlessly into the Church Year. Read...
0:48Doubting your worth? Wondering if you really matter to God? Pastor Andy Jones shares a powerful reminder of all that Jesus has done for our salvation. Learn more about finding hope and truth in God's
0:49Pastor Mike Newman shares his thoughts on on young men can grow up to become Godly men by the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn more in his book: Faith Notes for Young Men https://www.cph.org/faith-not
0:37Pastor Daniel Voth breaks down Jesus' words from Matthew 28 and reveals the Gospel promises that are often overlooked. Learn more in Pastor Voth's Book: Clarifying the Great Commission: Jesus’ Partin
1:18What did Jesus really mean when He commanded His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations? Pastor Daniel Voth explains how there is so much more to Jesus' final words than a command to go on
It’s a tough season for my family. It’s not the toughest it could be. We’re all (mostly) healthy. We’re not looking to move or leave our jobs anytime soon. We’ve settled into a rhythm of...
The mountain chains of western Asia Minor reach for the Aegean Sea. Where the Ayden range points finger-like toward the island of Samos and the Cayster River flows into the Sea, Ionian...
We’ve heard the story for years now: “Every congregation needs a website”; but the simple reality is that many congregations simply don’t have the knowledge or skills to create and...
Come Now with Praises: Introductions and Final Stanzas includes seven sets on a wide variety of hymns. This collection features dynamic and practical introductions and final stanzas to...
This blog post is adapted from Life Under the Cross: A Biography of the Reformer Matthias Flacius Illyricus.
No matter what time in your church’s fiscal year it is, if you’re a pastor, office manager, or treasurer looking for effective church budgeting tips, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll...
Let your whole being rejoice to God together with the congregation using this grand and triumphant setting of Psalm 16, “Therefore My Heart Is Glad”. Here the entire psalm is...
The Taurus Mountains of south central Asia Minor form the southern rim of a great basin in which one finds the central Anatolian steppe. Grass, shrubs, and salty lakes fill this dry,...
