Masjid Tawheed

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 …

Why You Need More Muslim Friends

I can remember when I was scared of Muslims.<br>I don’t think I would have ever uttered those words, but subconsciously, they were true.<br>As a good, Bible-Believing-Evangelical-Christian (that’s all one word, right?) who could recite the two greatest commandments to love God and love others before I

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

I went to a Ukrainian Catholic Church to pray a rosary for peace. I didn’t expect to find Muslims...

I do not have time to go to the church’s rosary for peace in Ukraine, but I go anyway. I have to do something, even though I feel like my small gesture will amount to nothing.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

What is the Church?

Why is it so threatening to say Muslim lives matter?

We are increasingly divided not just over which lives matter, but whether we should even question how we mourn

Ramadan for non-Muslims: An etiquette guide

It's Ramadan. But what if you're not a Muslim; just a caring, considerate person. Is there anything you should be doing? Nope. But you can earn some cool points if you follow these 10 tips.

Want to Work at a Church? Go to a Church.

If you want to work at a church, you should go to a church. Don't sit on the sideline and wait for leadership at a church, move towards leadership at church

How Your Church Can Empower a Church in Poverty

Doing this one thing can help empower a church in poverty to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the impoverished in their communities in the developing world.

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

Hindu and Muslim children show unexpected religious tolerance

While they prefer their own religion, they expect children of other faiths to follow their respective rules

What Makes a Church Toxic?

Toxins work their way into the church seemingly without effort. A healthy church will require the vigilance of all its members.

What Makes a Church Missional?

Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.

What are the internal barriers to growth in a church?

There is rarely a simple explanation for the decline of a church. It is often a complex mix of cultural, theological, attitudinal and...

What Makes a Church Powerful?

The church's impact in a community depends on the submission of each individual.

What About the Church’s Silence?

Why are we who preach and teach “the truth will set you free” largely bound by silence regarding sexual assault and abuse?