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Everything from ancient histories of the early church to everyday advice on navigating Christian community for both pastors and laypeople.

How Jesus’ Prayer for Building Community in His Church Applies to...

Bill Donahue -
Just before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus prayed for his disciples — and his prayer still holds lessons for the church today.

How to Choose a Church Home, Bible Study, or Small Group...

Jacob Edson -
Finding a new home doesn't just mean changing your address. This article will help you find and choose a church community where you can thrive.

Why Do People Keep Wandering Into Empty Churches?

Chris Palmer -
People who have given up on faith keep finding themselves entering empty churches. What's going on? Ecclesiastes might offer an answer.

How to Think Ethically About AI as a Christian

Scott B. Rae -
What is artificial intelligence? How should Christians use it — or not use it? Here's a quick crash course on how to start thinking ethically about AI.

Paul’s Church Trauma: Rethinking the ‘Thick-Skinned’ Apostle

Scot McKnight -
Paul has a reputation for being insensitive and "think-skinned." But a closer reading of 2 Corinthians reveals how sensitive the Apostle was.

Clarifying Biblical Forgiveness: Destructive Sin and Consequences in Matthew 18

Steven R. Tracy -
Passages like Matthew 18 show that true biblical forgiveness requires repentance — and doesn't preclude consequences.

How to Teach the Bible to Kids: Moving Past ‘Bible Stories’...

Amy Gannett -
Teaching the Bible to kids demands more than out-of-context stories. Here's how you can help them develop real biblical literacy and begin building a lifelong love of Scripture.

Listen, Understand, Remember: Homily for the Mass for the Possession of...

Pope Leo XIV -
In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Pope Leo XIV presents a short commentary on Acts 15's call to all believers to listen first to God's voice.

Gospel Strategy in an Antagonistic World

J.D. Greear -
What does effective gospel witness look like in an antagonistic world? Three people Paul meets in Philippi in Acts 16 offer a surprising answer.

Best Bible Gateway Plus Resources for Pastors and Bible Teachers

Bible Gateway -
If you're a busy pastor or Bible teacher needing to prep a sermon or Bible lesson on the go, these starter resources on Bible Gateway Plus have you covered.

Who Were the 12 Apostles in the Bible? What Happened to...

Jacob Edson -
The twelve apostles were the first and most trusted people Jesus called to share his gospel with the world. But they were far from perfect.

How to Grow as Christians: 5 Rituals for a Learning Disciple

A.J. Swoboda -
Many Christians suffer from arrested development in their faith. How do we continue to grow as followers of Jesus? These five habits will get you started.
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