Life in Christ Ministries

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 …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

I’m Unemployed. Should I Still Tithe?

I grew up in the Church, and I have always been taught the principle of tithing. For years, I’ve faithfully given 10 percent of my income to church, but I

Why I Don’t Fear Denominational Schisms

Protestant traditions are splitting over sexuality, as they did slavery, but this time it’s different.

Why Pastors Are Struggling in Ministry

We cannot outsource the work of the combined church to one individual, no matter how talented they may be.

What is United Christian Ministry?

Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school?  Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici

The Ministry of Asking Questions

Finding Girls Ministry Volunteers

Not everyone is cut out for girls ministry. It can be tempting to give an open invitation to the women in your church in order to find volunteers, especially when you need help, but doing so you ma…

How to Sustain Lifelong Ministry

A lifelong call to Christian ministry requires perseverance and proves God’s sufficiency to sustain his people for ministry as we trust him for the outcome.

Why this section on women in ministry?

Why write a section about women pastors? Because we need to know what the Bible says.

3 Ways to Deal With Anger in Ministry

If we don't seek to address our anger and forgive those at the center of it, we invite bitterness into our lives.

68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters!

A few years back, I sat down to brainstorm some of the benefits that children’s ministry offers to kids, families, the church, and the world. The result is this long list of reasons why kids …

One ministry, many partners

Every life that is transformed will be part of transforming a family, a neighborhood, a community.

Are you suited for Specialized Pastoral Ministry?

LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry invites you to explore opportunities to serve in this important area. Information is available to help you evaluate if God is leading you to serve in SPM.

6 Benefits of Bivocational Ministry

Bivocational ministry is a clear and definitive trend in church life. Although there are many challenges, bivocational ministry can be tremendously rewarding. Read More »