Have you ever wondered if your faith is truly alive? You’re not alone. Many of us grapple with the question of whether our faith is genuine or just a facade. In the Book of James, we find a powerful message that challenges us to examine the authenticity of our faith.

Improving your church's communications doesn't have to be overwhelming. By breaking it down into these four key areas and assessing each one, you can identify your strengths and areas needing improvement. Start with a communications assessment, and you'll be well on your way to more effective church communications that truly serve your mission and community.

Pathways: Empowering Pastors

When it comes to ordination, do people go into ministry roles at predictable times in their lives? Not according to the Bible. It’s no different today. God is calling all sorts of people during all sorts of phases of life. That’s why the Alliance has committed to empowering people with “unusual” backgrounds. We are doing that through Pathways, our innovative credentialing system.

Reflecting on Scripture will take work. It is easy to read and close our Bible or close out the Bible app and forget what we read within minutes. But when we reflect on Scripture, God's Word can stay with us throughout the day.

We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest spiritual shift in America, with about 40 million that used to attend church regularly, are now no longer attending. This accounts for about 16% of the adult population. (The Great Dechurching)

AI is part of our everyday world. Whether it is Siri, Netflix, or online shopping, we interact with AI whether we like it or not. For some, AI is scary. We have seen so many science fiction movies that we are worried about machines taking over the world. Some are excited and running full steam ahead into the arms of AI, while a lot of us just aren’t sure what to make of AI and are struggling to understand the ethical implications of using AI in school, work, and life.