Many aren't familiar with the Greek word koinonia. Find out exactly what it means to the body of Christ.

How would you diagnose your church's capabilities when it comes to building pervasive community? Is it happening?

Are we so concerned about how people view us that we'll never be accused of spending too much time with sinners?

If this particular element isn't involved when starting a new church, George Wood says you may simply be building on sinking sand.

Do you strive to see lives transformed with your church members? Follow these five suggestions for your small groups and watch what happens.

Here are some signs that a church might simply need to undergo some revitalization.

Does your church serve up a watered-down gospel or does it go the other way and make Jesus' message complicated? Here's how to avoid both scenarios.

Are there unseen and unheard members of your church that have beautiful things to offer? How can you flush them out?

If you're struggling to make a difference in your area, here are some things you might want to try.

While the body of Christ in parts of the world are thriving, the American church appears headed down a dark path. Have we doomed ourselves with our self-serving nature?

is your church in danger of becoming irrelevant? If so, what are you prepared to do to reverse this decline?

Unless they make the necessary shift in their attitude or behavior, there are people who simply will not advance to the next level in their relationship with God.

While sometimes change is good for a church, there are other instances when longevity is a huge blessing. Here's why some pastor/church marriages last a long time.

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's the Dream Center in Los Angeles, which specializes in compassion ministry.

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church.

Is your church visibly showing the love of Jesus—loving both believers and non-believers?

As the world continues to vie for the attention of the younger generation, the Assemblies of God is one of the few U.S. denominations where young people are flocking.

When you open the doors of your church to guests, do you make sure you've at least cleaned up for them? Or do you let them think you simply don't care?

When preparing for Easter Sunday services, are you evaluating your church in these areas? What about the rest of the year?

Shouldn't the supernatural should be the norm in the life of the church?