Tennessee Faces Backlash Over Law Barring Weddings by Online Ministers
Earlier this year, Tennessee sought to prevent ministers ordained online from performing wedding ceremonies. Now the Universal Life Church is suing the state to ensure their ministers' rights are upheld.
Category: Marriage
Planning a Funeral
After losing a loved one, most people are devastated. It gets even more difficult when you have to plan a funeral for the deceased. If you don't know where to begin, check out this guide on planning a funeral.
Category: Funeral
Reaffirm Your Love With a Vow Renewal Ceremony
Many couples hold a vow renewal ceremony on an important anniversary, relationship landmark, or event. If you'd like to reaffirm your commitment to your spouse, check out this guide for planning the perfect ceremony.
Category: Ceremonies
Tips for Officiating at a Wedding
If you're performing a wedding ceremony for the first time, you may have some nerves. But fear not! We've got some suggestions on how to calm your nerves, conquer your nerves, and nail the performance.
Category: Perform a Wedding
How Do You Measure a Church’s Success?
Small church pastors may look at megachurch audiences (and budgets) and get green with envy. But they must learn to be satisfied with modest church growth and take comfort in the good they bring the local community.
Category: Church
Celebrating Your Child’s Baptism
If you're getting your child baptized, you'll definitely want to celebrate with friends and family afterward. Consider these exciting post-baptism festivities to commemorate the memorable and exciting day.
Are Sermons Effective?
Studies are finding that active learning is a better way to improve recall and retention in students. How can church leaders take improvements in academia and apply them to their sermons? Here are a few ways.
Category: Church
Should Pastors Have Luxury Items?
Mega Church pastors often come under fire for their high salaries, extravagant purchases, and use of private jets. Does their excessive wealth come with God's blessing or should church leaders face closer scrutiny?
Can an Atheist Lead a Church?
Priests and preachers who have lost their faith might seem like a rather novel concept-- but it's a lot more common than you think. When a religious leader loses their belief, can they still lead their congregation?
Viva Las Vegas: A History of Matrimony in the City of Lights
Las Vegas: a city of decadence, luxury, and good times. Huge jackpots can be won in the blink of an eye, but it’s easy to lose all your money in a matter of minutes. Yet say the words “Las Vegas” and yo ...
Category: Minister License Perform a Wedding
