In their efforts to create meaningful worship services, worship planners sometimes overlook the needs of children.
Big Questions
Our panel of contributors replies to questions from readers on topics like these: ethics, relationships, missional living, faith formation, vocation/calling, digital life, church/Bible/doctrine, and stewardship. Got a question you’d like answered?
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I understand your fear. Your church appears to be attracting unchurched people. The leadership has observed your love for lost people. Here are some steps you can take.
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I strongly counsel churches to first consult law enforcement for expert advice and training before making any such decisions.
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I recently finished school, found a job, and have my first steady income. I want to give appropriately to my church and other organizations. How do I decide how much to give and to whom?
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As a high school senior I feel so much pressure in making decisions that might affect my career and life: Do I go to college or not? What programs do I choose?
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Our deacons are promoting electronic funds transfer (EFT) as a giving option for our church.
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A minister of the Word is to feed the flock, not feed on it.
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What is the government’s role (if any) in regulating wealth...
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Is counseling always the best option for personal or relationship troubles?
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Our teenage daughter says she is embarrassed to be a Christian.
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I have been working against poverty and hunger over the years.
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Over the last year my wife has become withdrawn. She does not appear to want to be with me...
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One thing we have learned over the years—too often the hard way...
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Is it right to use funds gained through gambling for things of God’s kingdom?
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While I appreciate the desire to include everyone, sometimes our services suffer because of inexperienced or unskilled musicians.
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We do not have many children in our church. Our volunteers are wondering if it is worth their time and the church’s resources to have a Sunday school class with only one or two children.
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When new people come to my church, I am nervous their presence will change what I like about my church. Any advice?
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What is our role as parents in encouraging our college-age son’s faith formation?
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What do I do? When I was fixing the church computer
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someone at work has been coming on to me. It scares me and I don’t know what to do.
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What is the source of Abraham Kuyper’s slogan on Christ’s lordship
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I don't want to spend my retirement years in a selfish manner.
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Does Jesus still heal today?