Mujtaba Islamic Association

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why You Need More Muslim Friends

I can remember when I was scared of Muslims.<br>I don’t think I would have ever uttered those words, but subconsciously, they were true.<br>As a good, Bible-Believing-Evangelical-Christian (that’s all one word, right?) who could recite the two greatest commandments to love God and love others before I

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

What is the Church?

UnMasking Islam: What You Need to Know

What Should We Do if the Islamic State Wins?

What life is really like under the Islamic State

“Honestly, I don’t see any light in the future, I don’t have any hope.”

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

How Your Church Can Empower a Church in Poverty

Doing this one thing can help empower a church in poverty to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the impoverished in their communities in the developing world.

Want to Work at a Church? Go to a Church.

If you want to work at a church, you should go to a church. Don't sit on the sideline and wait for leadership at a church, move towards leadership at church

Why does the Church have confidential scriptures?

The full body of knowledge that comprises the Scientology religion is contained in more than forty million spoken and written words on the subject—all by L. Ron Hubbard, the source and founder of Scientology.