Tabernacle of Israel

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Jews for Jesus: What is the Messianic movement and why do Jewish leaders condemn it?

Jews denounce it, Christians disregard it. So, what is Messianic Judaism and why are gentiles involved?

What if the Church Was the Church?

What does it look like to be the salt of the earth? For one thing, it might look like Christians welcoming sinners and eating with them.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

Seven Things the Church isn’t and what the church is.

As a pastor in the 20th century, a part of preparing sermons is coming up with the “phrase that pays.” Sometimes they stick, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes I don’t even rem…

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

Why Isn't My Church Like The Church In Acts?

It’s tempting to imagine that the early believers represented a golden era of the Church.

Why Millennials Are Valuable in the Church

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word millennial? Lazy? Commitment Issues? Entitlement? These are just a few of the major stereotypes that revolve around the millennial generation. But as a millennial myself, I can tell you that these aren’t always true when it comes to my generation. In

Tips to Prevent Church Embezzlement

Misappropriation of church funds (or embezzlement) is of the most concern for churches and nonprofits. Use these basic tips to prevent church embezzlement

What is the Church?

When is a church not a church?

With the rising popularity of cremation and the relative ease with which cremated remains can be stored almost anywhere, more and more chu...

What Is the Church?

People throw the word church around quite a bit, and often they have different things in mind.

What Is a Church?

One of the most essential questions of the missionary task is often left unanswered—to our detriment.

Learning Churches Are Growing Churches

I work with and talk with a ton of churches. The ones that struggle the most are the ones most isolated and living on an island, not paying attention to wh

Want to Work at a Church? Go to a Church.

If you want to work at a church, you should go to a church. Don't sit on the sideline and wait for leadership at a church, move towards leadership at church

How Your Church Can Empower a Church in Poverty

Doing this one thing can help empower a church in poverty to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the impoverished in their communities in the developing world.

Five Benefits of a Church App

There’s an app for nearly everything under the sun. As the famous slogan says, “There’s an app for that,” but what about for your church? Has your church j

How to Use Church Livestreaming to Expand Your Church

If you would’ve looked online for a livestream of a church service even a few years ago, it probably wouldn’t have been super easy to find. But those days are long gone. Now, even if you aren’t looking for it, church live streaming seems to be everywhere. It’s on social media platforms, church websites, and...

What Makes a Church Toxic?

Toxins work their way into the church seemingly without effort. A healthy church will require the vigilance of all its members.

What Makes a Church Missional?

Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.