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With much of the strength and unity of the Catholic Church broken, the church no longer had the political, cultural and economic clout to hold the ultimate power to influence every sector of society.

5 Advantages of the Protestant Reformation—And 5 Dangers

What would you add? read more 8:00AM EDT 11/3/2017

Did God Divide the Church 500 Years Ago?

The Reformation brought a revival of truth, but also a deep divide in the church. Was it worth it? read more 9:30AM EDT 10/27/2017

Abuse happens in the church, too, and we cannot ignore it.

10 Identifiable Traits of Sexual Predator Pastors

In light of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the millions of people engaging in the #MeToo movement, it's time to talk about sexual abuse in the church. read more 10:00AM EDT 10/19/2017

Only those who fully enter into this process of grieving over wrongs done to them, or for sin, will ever be able to process their pain to the point where they can be comforted by God.

The Biblical Way God Wants You to Process Pain

Have you ever wondered what Matthew 5:4 really means? read more 9:30AM EDT 10/13/2017

It was an emotional evening in Simi Valley as hundreds of people gathered to remember the victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

Why Did God Let the Las Vegas Shooting Happen?

Joseph Mattera offers the Bible's answers to the tough questions. read more 11:30AM EDT 10/10/2017

If not repented of, this issue can lead to the destruction of the pastor and their ministry.

10 Demonic Strategies That Destroy Pastors

It is well known that the devil and his minions target pastors and churches that are a threat to his kingdom. Ignorance of these strategies is a cause for great harm. read more 6:00AM EDT 9/29/2017

RIM-66 Standard MR/SM-2 missiles on a Mark 26 launcher, prior to being fired from the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

Is It Biblically Moral for the US to Attack North Korea?

St. Augustine of Hippo wrestled with this underlying principle hundreds of years ago. Here's what the Bible says. read more 9:00AM EDT 9/25/2017

Have these devastating hurricanes been God's judgment or something else?

Are These Hurricanes God's Judgment on America?

Or is there another reason for the intense natural disasters? read more 10:00AM EDT 9/13/2017

Often, there is a high level of mental and emotional stress that never lets up that can cause physical, spiritual and emotional ailments.

Beware of These 12 Hazards When You Lead in the Church

Stress is unavoidable, but these pitfalls aren't. read more 6:00AM EDT 9/8/2017

Here are seven warning signs before leadership failure.

7 Warning Signs You'll Notice Before a Leader Falls

It is no longer a surprise when we read about a high-level pastor or celebrity who is disgraced because of ethical or moral failure. read more 9:00AM EDT 9/1/2017

Culture can be a beautiful thing, but not everything in every culture is healthy, godly, and/or compatible with Christian values.

7 Reasons an Ethnocentric Gospel Can Be Downright Demonic

It dethrones Jesus from where He rightfully belongs. Do you see evidence of this in our culture today? read more 9:00AM EDT 8/29/2017

7 Common Stumbling Blocks That Tempt Leaders Into Sexual Sin

Don't let seducing spirits catch you off-guard! read more 6:00AM EDT 8/21/2017

Many churches refuse to reach beyond the culture and predominant ethnic makeup of their congregation.

10 Reasons We Keep Seeing Established Churches Failing

My prayer is that every church planted by God will last for generations and be effective until Jesus returns for His bride. read more 7:00AM EDT 8/11/2017

Many churches are getting snuffed out before they really get a chance to start burning.

9 Reasons So Many Young Churches Fizzle Out

These observations come from 40 years of working with churches. read more 6:00AM EDT 8/4/2017

With the focus today on building large church edifices to hold sizable crowds, we forget that the early church exploded when they were decentralized and met in homes and catacombs.

12 Things the Early Church Didn't Need to Change the World for Jesus

Many Christians would find these items essential to any successful ministry. read more 6:00AM EDT 8/1/2017

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