One of the challenges of Christian maturity is learning that not every disagreement deserves a church split.

That sounds obvious until we remember how much energy Christians devote to dividing over issues where sincere, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled believers have disagreed for centuries.

Pastors' wives need community just as much as anyone else in the congregation. True strength lies in allowing yourself to be seen, known, and tenderly upheld.

How can we plant churches that enrich the community, love the city, and contribute to urban shalom?

¿Cómo podemos plantar iglesias que enriquezcan la comunidad, amén la ciudad y contribuyan al shalom urbano?

Cris Alley reviews Bryan Loritts’ The Offensive Church, a thoughtful book on breaking the cycles of ethnic disunity.

Podemos tener estilos distintos, estructuras diferentes, pero cuando nuestros valores centrales —el evangelio, la humildad, la gracia, la misión— están alineados, hay un terreno fértil para caminar juntos con gozo y libertad.

What is real Christian unity? And how can diverse congregations live our Jesus’ prayer that we would be one?

What happens when pastors stop competing with one another and become friends instead? God’s work multiplies!

Let’s all get to know one another better over the next 64 days that we will be praying together for the churches in UBA.