Church Membership Is Inescapable

“The thing that Westerners are so worried about implementing in their own countries or on the mission field, because it doesn’t initially feel nice or contextual, is the very thing that, in the end, proves to be truly loving and truly contextual. Because when church membership is implemented in a way that applies the Bible’s inside/outside lines, so that there are clear qualifications and a clear process in (and out), then membership is open to so many more kinds of people.”

‘The State of Biblical Fatherhood’: Sobering Reality and Substantial Opportunity for Churches

“While sociologists have studied fatherhood for decades, until now the church has lacked reliable data on how Christian men live out their role as spiritual leaders. Are the fathers in our pews thriving, or are they barely treading water? To find out, Manhood Journey surveyed more than 6,000 Christian fathers across the country and compiled the findings in The State of Biblical Fatherhood. The results are both revealing and alarming.”

What Is a Missions-Centered Church?

“A missions-centered church takes the Great Commission seriously. Such a church doesn’t simply pay lip service to Jesus’s command to make disciples of all nations. No, a missions-centered church rolls up its sleeves and gets to work.”