Back in Liberia, SIM workers are continuing to help Ebola victims. SIM USA president Bruce Johnson says a top priority is keeping the hospital running to treat patients with other illnesses as well. With overflowing hospitals, many West Africans are dying from treatable illnesses like malaria and complications from pregnancy.   (WNS)–In the weeks before... Continue Reading

The school is grounded in conservative Christian beliefs. At the campus entrance, on a sign between two granite pillars, the school spells out its mission to instill “Christian character” in students. “I’m OK in civil society for there to be civil unions, insurance rights, domestic partnerships, all those kinds of things,” Lindsay said. “But the... Continue Reading

The theme of this year’s Reformation Worship Conference was the Book of Psalms.  Considering how preaching, singing and studying the Psalms help build worship in the church, one could attend this year’s conference expecting encouragement and refreshment in moving forward in life and in ministry.    According to Dr. Hughes Old, “Worship is at the... Continue Reading

In December 2013, TWU gained preliminary federal accreditation when the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and the Federation of Law Societies of Canada approved the creation of Canada’s first Christian law school, citing “no public interest reason” not to do so. But each province still has to grant graduates membership into its respective bar... Continue Reading

“At Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., an Oct. 9-10 conference focused on Spurgeon’s life and ministry, led by Thomas J. Nettles, who taught historical theology at Southern more than 17 years until his retirement in May. Nettles is the author of “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon... Continue Reading

Mr. Belz is no longer editor, but he still writes a column for World. He said that he got the idea for a Christian newsmagazine from readers of a children’s publication that he had founded. After moving to Asheville to edit a small, failing magazine called Presbyterian Journal, he conceived the idea for a new... Continue Reading

Sermon preparation is like preparation of a scrumptious and nutritious meal. I open the Word of God, wrestle with the text through study and prayer, prepare it to be served up, and present it in a way that is inviting and engaging. However, I know there are many who come to the table as part... Continue Reading

“We have missed our extended family – grandparents, aunt & uncles and cousins. We have experienced attempted break-ins to our house at night. Our car has been vandalized. Malaria has visited our family multiple times. While the joys abound, the challenges are manifold. Yet it has often been the unexpected challenges of the mission field... Continue Reading

The solution to our spiritual disease is not spiritual formation.  The change we really need is a new heart and the “health” of Jesus Christ. Perfect attendance to spiritual practices does not overcome our sinful nature — that requires the grace of God and the blood of Jesus Christ.   “Spiritual formation” is a hot... Continue Reading

While that turnaround is typically evident in attendance numbers, it is much more than that.  I recently categorized those reasons some churches experience revitalization. I then compared them to churches that have not been revitalized. I found seven differences between the two sets of churches. These are the seven traits unique to the revitalized churches…   I have a... Continue Reading