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Here are dangers of a business mindset within the church

Prioritizing numbers, money and power above people leads to serious harm.

Noel Sassoon, Deputy Opinions Editor • March 9, 2023

When I came to Biola in 2019, I was a Christian ministries major. It was a major that, for me, was appealing for two reasons: First, I loved the Church; second, I was a pastor’s kid. I was raised in the church and growing up watching my dad do ministry inspired me to follow in his footsteps. In...

Hispanic Conference helps pastors impact communities

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2018

Carlos Zuniga woke up at 4 a.m. 30 minutes later, he had begun the four-hour drive from Porterville to La Mirada—a trip he plans to make again next year with some members of his church, Iglesia del Nazareno. But Zuniga did not mind the drive. He wanted to learn more about the Holy Spirit from a man...

Billy Graham remembered

Graham’s ministry has left an impactful mark on Christians today, including students and professors.

Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • March 6, 2018

The stadiums filled with listeners eager to hear the encouragement of the gospel and a call to repent, eager to hear a message in which Scripture confronted culture. Then the microphone cracked, and a voice came booming through the crowds. “The Bible says,” the Rev. Billy Graham would begin. In...

When the Sabbath proves nigh

For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • March 23, 2016

For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.