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You proclaimed it from the pulpit on Sunday. Now let it speak to you today.
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This edition is sponsored by The First Hymn |
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This week's article is a personal one. It comes from a moment of post-Easter reflection. After pouring everything into Resurrection Sunday, I found myself the next morning tired, anxious, and needing the very hope I had just preached. If you’ve ever felt the weight of Easter Monday—or the quiet letdown that can follow the biggest Sunday of the year—I wrote this for you. |
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The resurrection isn’t just something we proclaim. It’s something we receive. Even now. Especially now. |
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Chris Poblete
Editorial director for CT Pastors |
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From the other corners of CT, curated for pastors. |
- The IRS’s narrow definition of "church" is creating unexpected challenges for ministries and nonprofits trying to maintain tax-exempt status.
- A deconstruction survivor offers hard-won wisdom for walking with others through their own crises of faith.
- As more Gen Z women leave the church disillusioned by politics, gender messaging, and abuse, one young Christian woman offers a countercultural call to stay rooted in Christ, Scripture, and community.
- Senior news editor Daniel Silliman shares a humble apology for what he got wrong in a recent report.
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In the ruins of an ancient Egyptian city, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn with lyrics and musical notation intact.
Join Professor John Dickson and Christian music greats Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding for The First Hymn, a new feature-length documentary that follows the hymn’s journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection.
"The First Hymn is a precious gift from early believers, some who literally gave their life for the gospel. And now, 2000 years down the road, we can stand in that long line of faithful believers and sing with them." – Chris Tomlin
Stream The First Hymn on-demand, or organise a screening at your church. Visit thefirsthymnmovie.com for more. |
- Piers Morgan interviews Wesley Huff on the historical evidence for Christ's resurrection.
- Cynicism is out, sincerity is in. A new cultural moment is emerging—one marked by spiritual hunger, ironic hope, and a desire to rebuild meaning beyond deconstruction.
- One pastor explains why his church meets in homes.
- Carl Trueman reflects on how bringing back the dire wolf reveals the danger of using godlike powers like gene editing without moral boundaries or a clear vision of what it means to be human.
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Welcoming guests well requires more than a handshake. It takes thoughtful questions that reveal needs, build trust, and guard the flock.
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To make a lasting impression on first-time guests, churches must move beyond logistics and speak to the deeper questions people carry through their doors.
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A look at how church growth shapes both the blessings and the burdens of pastoral leadership.
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One pastor’s story of depression, breakdown, and the healing power of courage, community, and Christ.
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Building Church Leaders: Each issue contains new articles and insights on leadership training, updates on what’s been added to BuildingChurchLeaders.com, and other practical help to build faithful and effective leaders in your church. |
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Church Humor: Enjoy some laughs with this weekly newsletter! You’ll receive hilarious videos, cartoons, and more—the internet’s best humor about church life. |
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Preaching Today: Fresh sermon illustrations and updates on new sermons, preaching articles and much more! |
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