By Brian Jennings When I jog through the neighborhoods surrounding our church building, I’m reminded of a demographics study we researched a few years ago. We’re a melting pot—ethnically, generationally, and economically. The study was helpful, but also maddening. We learned that all types of people live in our neighborhood. One house is crammed with […]
By Brian Jennings No church leaders intend to discourage singles in their congregation, but leaders ought to evaluate if their churches unintentionally discourage singles. Here are some questions to ask: 1. Are our singles expected to stay in their own group, or is it easy for them to integrate with our whole church family? 2. Do we […]
By Brian Jennings When I neared graduation from Ozark Christian College without a spouse, I wondered if they’d even give me a diploma. My roommates, however, found me to be the lucky charm. No fewer than six of them popped the big question while rooming with me. One day, I lamented this to Ken Idleman […]
By Brian Jennings The story repeats over and over, but the horrific shock remains. Hopelessness highlights every page. The words are different, but every chapter sounds the same. Local authorities, teamed with a local minister, storm the gates of Hell (in this case, a brothel). As usual they find a houseful of trafficked children. Heartless […]
By Brian Jennings I was pretty excited about my first opportunity to referee a basketball game. It was a meaningless intramural game. What could possibly go wrong? You guessed it. Everything! For some reason, the action on the court was faster and more confusing with a whistle in my mouth. As for the players, […]
