Bethany Pembroke Chapel

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 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…

It’s Not Bigotry to Believe Homosexuality Is a Sin

Another Christian has lost his livelihood for good-faith wrongspeak.

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.

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.

Why We Need an Entrepreneurial Church

Chris Lowney on the church’s current crisis of membership, management, and Catholic identity, and what can be done

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

Six Ways to Say “Hello” in Chapel

This article concludes the introduction to Chapel via simple “Hello world” programs that I started in parts one and two of this series. In the previous articles, we’ve looked at serial and data-parallel approaches to saying “hello” in Chapel. This time around, we’ll look at task-parallel ways to do so. Concurrent Hello World The following [...]

Where's Sparkie? Visiting the Unity Chapel of Light Church

Sparkie was visiting the Unity Chapel of Light Church at 1165 Stubblefield Road in Orcutt.

The Basics of Puberty and Adoption for Parents

There are special concerns during puberty for adoptees. Our adoption medicine expert explains what parents need to know about puberty and adoption.

Why Baptists Care about Burma

Shane McNary of the Baptist World Alliance explains why Baptists speak out for human rights in Burma.

One Space, Many Lives: The Elwell Chapel

Take a moment to cast yourself back into a memory of a friendly arm around you and a favorite song dancing upon the air in Camp Takodah's Elwell Chapel.

You can own this Florida chapel houseboat for $400,000

If you find God on the open water, a dream home called the “Chapel on the Bay” can be yours for a cool $400,000. The former floating chapel has hit the market in Florida, where it is currently dock…

Skip the Sistine Chapel. Rome's Got Other Incredible Ceilings to Gawk At

Think the Sistine Chapel is the only ceiling in Rome worth looking at? You're wrong. These other stunning ceilings are worth the crick in your neck.

Living as Missionary Disciples

Why Churches Should Visit Their Missionaries

Long-term missionaries need you, beyond just your monthly check and prayer. They need you to visit them. Here are some reasons why.

Consider These 5 Things Before Your Church Plans a Short-Term Mission Trip

A good short term mission trip can have a lasting positive effect on your entire church. Here are five things to consider before you plan a trip.