Meeting at a marriage agency (51-year-old woman, first marriage): Midori (51), who lived with her mother, had a matchmaking meeting with Shinichiro (52) at an agency. They met after six months of activity, chose a "weekend marriage" style to build a calm…
I’ve written in CP before that I believe once a Christian is saved through the sacrifice of Christ, they cannot lose their salvation. This doctrine is most often called the perseverance (sometimes labeled “preservation”) of the saints. On this topic,…
The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and fulfillment is achieved “by loving rather than in being loved.” According to the psychologist Carol Ryff,…
The Men’s Fellowship of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana has donated assorted items to the Male Surgical Ward of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary celebration. The donation, which took place on October 23 at…
“I want to be famous,” says Ethan, 9. “But only if it looks fun.” We all live for something. Approval. Comfort. Security. Success. Romans 2:8-10 presses a simple but uncomfortable question: What am I really living for? The apostle Paul is explaining…
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. After 31 years of ministry, Stanley, 68, said he will leave his role as senior pastor of North Point Ministries Jan.
(RNS) — The pastor of one of the nation’s largest churches announced Sunday (Oct 18.) that he plans to resign early next year. Andy Stanley, the 68-year-old pastor of North Point Community Church, a non-denominational church based in Alpharetta, Georgia, told worshippers he…
Andy Stanley, the longtime pastor at Atlanta’s North Point Community has announced plans to leave his role after 31 years of ministry. So why is Stanley stepping down now? The decision seems to be driven by personal priorities and the long-term…
On Sunday Oct. 18, Pastor Andy Stanley announced that he is transitioning out of his roles as senior pastor of North Point Ministries and lead pastor of North Point Community Church. Stanley’s announcement comes after 31 years of ministry. Stanley founded North…
Andy Stanley, who founded Alpharetta's North Point Community Church in 1995, plans to step down as senior pastor by 2027.
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