Many Christians hold different views of what the church actually is. Joseph Mattera shares the most popular concepts he has observed regarding how believers define the church.

Here are 12 lies that Christians tell. Have you ever said these? 

Pastors who are walking in their God-given authority are gifts from Jesus to encourage spiritual development. They can be wonderful spiritual parents. But how do we determine if they are healthy before we submit ourselves to them?

Why are so many megachurch pastors falling into sexual immorality? Why so much greed, which is idolatry, in the body of Christ? Charisma News Editor Jennifer LeClaire removes the veil.

Today men and women leave churches so readily if they see something wrong in the leadership. John Bevere explains that God has a better plan than just walking out.  

Serious giants are facing off against the American church, including abortion, terrorism and secularism. The church has the spiritual weapons within its arsenal to take these giants down, so why do they still stand?

There is a growing tendency in the body of Christ to bypass the local church in order for the reformation of society to take place. Is this a good or bad thing? 

Cindy Trimm gives some of the reasons ministers of the gospel fall away from God. Don't fall into these traps. 

Bishop Joseph Mattera, who planted a church nearly 30 years ago, shares wisdom he wish he knew when he started out about successful church planting.

Have you received of the life of the Spirit, or are you stifling His conviction?

Though hyper-grace teachers have plenty of testimonies they can point to, Michael Brown shares some painful stories from people damaged by the hyper-grace message.

Jack Hayford explains how worship has often been misunderstood by the church. 

Catherine Booth explains by fair and consistent interpretation that the public ministry of women is absolutely enjoined by both precept and example in the Word of God. 

Stop being a ministry zombie and start thinking and praying before you give.

It is increasingly common to hear about worship leaders getting drunk after church services and dropping f-bombs while they boast about their “liberty” in the Lord. Some are even hiring atheists. How can this be happening in the house of the Lord?

Pastors are human, and are just as prone to temptation as the next person. But when they fall and then repent and ask for forgiveness, are we extending grace to them as the Bible commands us?

What utter blasphemy to suggest God can be bribed to favor us by our giving to Him! David Ravenhill explains why your offering has nothing to do with God's favor on your life. 

When we pursue God for more than personal satisfaction, need or individual purpose, we will discover a new measure of revival in this country.

There is presently a revolution taking place in the evangelical church. The result is a transition from a church mindset to a kingdom mindset. Find out the difference and why this matters to you.

Bishop Joseph Mattera says that many well-meaning Christians unknowingly live their lives with hatred hidden in their hearts. Here are 25 practical examples that indicate you are leading with ill intent.