The command to make disciples becomes a command to secure decisions, increase church attendance, or expand Christianity’s geographic reach. The question is not whether evangelism belongs to the Great ...

The question is whether Jesus commissioned the church merely to gain converts. Matthew 28:18-20 says more. Evangelism announces the gospel; discipleship teaches people to live the gospel; and social ...

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) started 82 churches last year—the highest number in almost a century—and is well on its way to planting 1,000 new churches by 2020, church officials said.

Going all the way back to my grade school days when I was in a Catholic parochial school, we studied religion. I can remember this particular text very well: "Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will ...

Before he ascended to heaven, Jesus commanded the apostles to make disciples of all nations. But 2,000 years later, when Sherry Weddell started working in evangelization, she made a shocking discovery ...

As far as Teresa Hord Owens is concerned, the Disciples of Christ Church has something really big to say. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

We got used to Jesus’ disciples/apostles being men, and that could become an influence on our view of women in leadership in ...