Church & Ministry

Christians may benefit from adopting several so-called “non-Christian” habits, Phil Cooke explains in his latest analysis of church culture. “I say `non-Christian’ because, for many reasons, Christian culture looks down on them,” ...

Police have arrested a 23-year-old Saline County man in connection with extensive vandalism at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Wichita. The suspect was apprehended Sunday after investigators discovered damaged statues, broken glass, ...

As Los Angeles continues its recovery efforts from January’s devastating fires, Turning Point Ministries has not forgotten about wildfire victims in its own backyard in Southern California. “We’re not a disaster relief ...

The recent warm weather means spring is on the way, which means it soon will be prom season for Kansas City area students. Once again, Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s ...

Recent federal investigations have sparked renewed discussions about institutional safeguards, regardless of congregation size. But some are challenging the notion that church size contributes to the problem. The Hartford Institute for Religious ...

GFA World is expanding its ministry into Africa, launching a new missions base in Liberia while building upon existing projects in Rwanda. The organization’s strategic expansion comes at a crucial time when, ...

She came through the door with twigs in her hair. She had been “working” all night; required to sell herself to the highest bidder on Independence Avenue. And now, she was safe. ...

Local Pastor Randy Frazee of Westside Family Church will be one of the key participants in the groundbreaking virtual State of the Church 2025 Event Series launching March 12, showcasing innovative approaches ...

Media consultant and filmmaker Phil Cooke, who holds a doctorate in theology and comes from a pastoral family, has identified five critical church practices that may be undermining pastoral effectiveness in modern ...

As California communities work to rebuild, the human and financial toll remains a significant challenge for affected families. Through coordinated relief efforts, Operation Blessing continues providing crucial support for those rebuilding their ...

Eastern European Mission fulfilled an unprecedented two million Bible requests across 36 nations in 2024, marking the most successful year in the ministry’s history. The organization has served this region for more ...

Operation Blessing’s clean water programs are turning dreams of clean water into reality for hundreds of remote villages around the world each year. During the last fiscal year, more than 59,000 people ...

As Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, thousands of volunteers nationwide are preparing for an extraordinary display of community love and support. Acts2 Network is leading this heartwarming initiative with unprecedented momentum. ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene‘s devastating impact on North Carolina, Operation Blessing continues its unwavering support of survivors. During President Trump’s recent visit to survey the damage, attention was drawn to ...

National Marriage Week, an annual celebration promoting the institution of marriage, is scheduled for February 7-14, which is Valentine’s Day. This year’s theme, Pursuing a Lasting Love, speaks to everyone’s core longing ...

Engaging 20 percent of a prison population in a holistic range of faith-inspired programming can begin to catalyze culture change in an entire prison, a new white paper from Prison Fellowship International ...

A third-party investigation concluded this week that Mike Bickle, founder of International House of Prayer-Kansas City, committed sexual abuse or misconduct against 17 women over several decades. Firefly Independent Sexual Abuse Investigations, ...

Ratio Christi, a college campus evangelism and apologetics ministry, successfully defended its First Amendment rights with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom. In 2020, President Donald Trump’s first Department of Education enacted ...

In the heart of Kansas City, something extraordinary is taking shape. On Friday evening, February 21st, Pray KC invites you to join the first Night with God of 2025—an evening designed to ...

As church attendance nationwide has plateaued following the pandemic, some are reconsidering traditional practices. Phil Cooke, a Christian media expert and pastor’s son, reflects on his mother’s strict church rules that now ...

Life in Sri Lanka is a financial struggle for many families, with nearly 25% of the population living below the poverty line. The island nation in South Asia, formerly known as Ceylon, ...

Down in Kansas City’s Northeast side, where Victorian mansions stand like time capsules from another era, there’s a place where second chances aren’t just talk – they’re a way of life. Healing ...

Many Christian radio broadcasters in California had a ringside seat to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses. “The strength of ...

Protestant churches are seeing rapid technology growth, marking a transformative shift in ministry operations. “The rapid development and expansive availability of digital tools can make it overwhelming for leaders to know which ...

Christ for All Nations (CfaN), under the leadership of evangelist Daniel Kolenda, successfully completed 50 campaigns across eight nations as part of its historic 50th anniversary celebration. Spanning from Cape Town to ...