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Do you want to achieve massive church growth? Do you want a big church? Bill Easum and Bil Cornelius have written a book to show you how to "Go Big."

The City of London is best known as a financial centre. But among the modern office buildings, it has a surprising wealth of fine churches.

Use this handy index to help you quickly locate Sunday School lesson ideas for teaching preschoolers. This will be regularly updated as new material is added.

A visit to Paris isn't complete without seeing some of its churches. From the Middle Ages to the Age of Reason, all French history is here!

Churches need money to operate, but people get very uncomfortable -- sometimes even angry -- when pastors talk about money. What does the Bible say about church finance?

Church should be a time for worship and inspiration, but it's a challenge for families with young children. These tips allow them to finally enjoy going to church.

A home church can be just as productive as a traditional church. You just need people who share the same values as your family, and you can start worshipping together.

Church growth ideas and evangelism strategies have caused intense controversy in Christian circles. Handling this controversy demands we debunk some church growth myths.

Take the mystery out of church shopping with some suggestions to help the family find a suitable home for their spiritual needs.

Must-see churches exist seemingly everywhere in Western Europe. Here is a list of the churches to view and behold on a trip to France and Germany.

What constitutes biblical church growth? How should pastors and church leaders try to grow churches? Should we even be concerned with church growth?

The Episcopal Church, USA began its history in England and believes in Christ firmly rooted in scripture and openness to God in the world.

Going to church is a tradition, but it doesn't have to be done in a traditional way. Online churches and service podcasts provide messages and a sense of fellowship.

Mormon church hierarchy is organized according to priesthood office. Latter-day Saints see their church's organization as a pyramid with Jesus Christ at the top.

While on earth, Jesus instructed his disciples to form one unified church, and for that church to spread His word. What happened to Christ's singular, united church?

The LDS church is entrenched in the gay rights arena. Mormon leaders are outspoken critics of same-sex marriage but also supporters of some basic rights for homosexuals.

Why is it that polygamists, such as the followers of Warren Jeffs stick to their way so staunchly, and refuse to change, even when threatened with arrest by the FBI?

There are more than 47,000 churches in Britain, but less than 10% of the population are attending them. What's happening to all those empty spaces?

The church and journalists often like to use this mantra, but it has not been true for a long time. LDS membership is actually shrinking

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints calls itself the restored church of Jesus Christ. What does that mean, and why do Mormons talk so much about it?

The time of Pope Innocent III is a struggle between secular and religious powers. Through his reign, the Roman Catholic Church came to dominate medieval Europe.

Women deacons in churches? Many Baptist churches ordain women as deacons, while others only ordain men as deacons. What does the Bible say about women as deacons?

St. Martin-in-the-Fields is in the heart of London with famous neighbours like the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. It is one of the city's most popular churches.

Christian Tradition begins with the writings of the Early Church Fathers, teachings of those taught directly by the apostles and in a line of succession beyond them.

There are not many historic buildings left from the time when Russia reigned in Alaska. Russian Orthodox Churches are a visible sign of Alaska's Russian past.

The Church of England took action as soon as it was apparent the financial crisis was serious. It rolled out a "Life or Debt" program to help those facing debt problems.

Profiles of black church founders who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to impact their communities and the world with the word of God.

When Wikinews posted a link to the Mormon Church's Handbook of Instructions, the foundation received a letter asking the free online news service to remove the link.

What does the Bible say about the worship service? Should there be an order of worship or should churches have open participation with no script? What does the Bible say?

The role of women in church leadership continues to be a source of controversy in churches.

From pew decorations to enhancing the church entrance to dressing up the pulpit, fresh and easy ways to decorate the church for your wedding ceremony.

Looking for free ideas for church growth? This article provides several ways to help make the church grow and reach the community for Christ.

Teens are often given the power to decide many things for themselves. Choosing to go to church may be one of the most important decisions they can make.

If Christ came to save all men, how can Catholics believe that salvation is possible through the Church alone? What exactly do they mean?

Are all Mormons Republican? Do Mormons use birth control? What is the truth about the Mormon church?

What does the Bible say about the organic church? Is the modern church more a reflection of pagan practice than Christian doctrine?

First Church in Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) was organized March 8, 1726-7 and called Rev. Thomas Smith as its parson. He kept extensive records.

How should independent Baptist churches ordain Baptist preachers? What biblical criteria should guide ordination in independent Baptist churches?

New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.

By definition, "tithe" means one-tenth of the annual income of a person's land or yearly income. This money is paid as a tax or as a contribution to a church.

The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.

Do you have misconceptions of the non-denominational church? Learn some characteristics of a Bible-believing church filled with teaching and loads of fellowship.

Moving has many stresses involved with it. This article will give you tips for finding a new church when you move somewhere new.

There were many events prior to the Reformation which slowly built up to become the world changing event that became the Reformation.

A high-ranking apostle started a war on Mormon scholars and intellectuals with the ex-communication of the six Signature Book authors in September of 1993.

Although the number of baptisms reported has remained fairly steady, most people baptized into the Mormon faith become inactive shortly after joining the church.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a living prophet, similar to Moses or Noah in the Bible. How is a modern prophet chosen and what is his role?

Nicholas Hawksmoor was the major architect of the English Baroque. His legacy to London was six churches - each a jewel.

This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church.

Tithing is a very misunderstood doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Find out why Mormons pay tithing and where the money goes.