As the leaves begin to change and the pace of life shifts, fall offers a natural moment for churches to pause and reflect on their ministry practices. The busyness of summer ministries often reveals areas where procedures could be improved—whether in safety, volunteer...

We are thankful to see growing churches that need to obtain larger properties for their churches. Here are some important tips to keep in mind before agreeing to purchase a property. 1. Have the building inspected. Church buildings, even relatively new ones, can have...

While our nation has a conservative administration in office, the challenges to religious liberty have not disappeared—they have only shifted. Churches, pastors, and individual Christians are still facing pressure in courts, schools, workplaces, and communities that...

One of the exceptional features of the United States is the way that our nation developed a strong tradition of religious liberty. But even in earlier times, religious liberty was not always practiced. For example, people like Obadiah Holmes (1610–1682) was whipped in...

Religious freedom is one of the foundational principles of the United States, with roots stretching back to the colonial and founding eras of the 1600s and 1700s. During this time, many American colonies had official churches and often restricted those with differing...

In a quiet corner of Philadelphia stands one of America’s most enduring symbols of freedom—the Liberty Bell. Though it no longer rings, its message still echoes across the nation. The bell was originally cast in 1752 for the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence...

Today, we face a different kind of threat—not from foreign powers, but from complacency, hostility toward truth, and disregard for our nation’s founding freedoms. As Christians and Americans, we must not be silent when liberty is under pressure. Like the Liberty Bell,...

Tucked away in the heart of historic Philadelphia stands a building that quietly witnessed some of the most courageous decisions in human history. Independence Hall, once the Pennsylvania State House, is known today as the birthplace of the United States of America....

The patriots who met in Independence Hall didn’t just argue about ideas—they risked everything to secure freedom for generations to come. We walk in the legacy of their bravery. But freedom is fragile. The values they enshrined—religious liberty, moral law, and...

Many churches open their facilities to outside groups or host community events. While outreach is vital, churches must balance hospitality with prudent policies that protect the congregation and the ministry’s legal standing. “Let all things be done decently and in...