How does your church view the nonprofits you support? Are they simply recipients of your financial gifts, or do they represent opportunities to mobilize your congregation?Many churches view their relationship with local nonprofits primarily through the lens of financial support and volunteer opportunities. While these two metrics are helpful,
By Jeff Reams
Orchard’s story goes back a long way. Almost as far back as my second birthday, though I don’t remember it. Thirty years is a lot of candles. That’s three decades of making an impact and helping thousands of people live out the calling God has given us: to love
What does it mean to serve others? The first thing that comes to my mind is vocational ministry. A clear display of giving your life to service by making it your career. But as someone who’s never been good at public speaking and constantly worries about saying the wrong
I don’t know about you, but I don’t call impressive people in hard seasons. I call the people who understand. I love my community, and so many of them are incredible, accomplished, talented, and successful, but in the depths of my own challenges, success doesn’t hold a candle to
Some days, it feels like we live in a highlight reel. In a world that celebrates big platforms, bold moves, hot takes, and immediate results, it’s easy to assume that meaningful impact also requires something dramatic or highly visible. We equate influence with something life-changing or viral, then keep
Black History Month is a time to honor leaders like Dr. King and Rosa Parks. It is also a chance to recognize the wisdom that has grown in Black churches, classrooms, and communities. Black theology is not just theory. It comes from real experiences of struggle, resilience, worship, injustice,
As I slowly settle into 2026, I find myself far less concerned with New Year’s resolutions and far more aware of legacy. I’m not talking about a legacy that makes headlines, but the kind that lives quietly in the memories of those closest to me. What will my sons
It’s not a revelation to say that at times it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. And with so much going on, being a college student on a campus filled with thousands of other students and events happening on seemingly every corner, it can be
God never changes. He is the same today as He was at the creation of the world. But people are a different story. People change all the time! We change from day to day in small ways, and we change from generation to generation in big ways. We change
The Art of activating every moment: 10 Creative Ways to Serve in Place It’s warming up here in Atlanta, and the summer months have set in. Kids are getting the first-day-of-school jitters and packing up bookbags, camps are coming to a close, and you, like me, are probably soaking
