Spirit & Word Christian Church

This Infectious Video of a Farmer Dancing In His Barn Is Going Mega-Viral

We're in awe of this man's moves—and his uplifting message.

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 …

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Blade publisher, aviation expert to wed Nov. 19

John Robinson Block, of Pittsburgh and Toledo, and Mary Fackler Schiavo, of Isle of Palms, S.C., and Pioneer, Ohio, have announced their wedding engagement. ...

What does "evangelical" mean to you?

A few years ago, someone told me that when he talked about me to a few of his friends (whom I had not yet met) one of them immediately expressed her dislike for me. As it turned out, he had told them that I worked for an evangelical church. That description alone was enough of a reason for this woman to form opinions about who I was and decide at that time that I was never going to be her friend<br>Now you…

What Jesus did Besides Go to Church

Sometimes Jesus gets a reputation for being boring. Probably because people who follow Him can be really boring. In one of my favorite videos of all time, Vintage 21 church pokes fun at our misconc…

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

Should Denominations Be Organized Geographically?

Missions, Denominations, and Honest Questions

What role do denominations play in the work of the local church and the broader mission of God?

Just How Much are Denominations Declining?

The declining influence of the church amongst emerging generations is no surprise to church growth analysts and statisticians who have been tracking these losses over decades in some cases. While the major opinion research firms tend to report that weekly church involvement in the United States hovers around 40 percent, there is a variety of …

Religious Freedom as Freedom to Discriminate?

Removing religious exemptions will not promote tolerance or inclusiveness. It will forcibly strip religious organizations of their ability to operate as religious organizations.

Is Your Denomination Slowly Committing Suicide?

Many denominations are slowly committing suicide. Suicide is not an intentional destination. It is, however, the unintended consequence of their collective actions over multiple years.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

A denomination confronts child sexual abuse: A positive step forward

A Protestant denomination confronts child sexual abuse with powerful words and a commitment to action.

How Religious Are You?

Pew Research has developed a typology of religion based on "how religious" a person is, along with the nature of that religious belief.

Religious? Atheist? None? There’s An App for You

Everything from prayer to holy texts, these apps have got you covered.