By Elizabeth Prata Today John Piper is trending on social media. Whenever a prominent Christian pastor or teacher is trending, I look into why. It’s usually not becuase the world has suddenly…
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Knowing how to get seniors involved in church activities can be challenging, especially if they have physical limitations or feel disconnected from the church community. This article will explore practical tips and strategies to help seniors feel more involved and engaged in church activities. In addition to being a place of worship, fellowship, and support,
Kathleen Orenza
“How to find the right church?” That is the question families ask when they transfer homes or when they are new to the faith. The search for a spiritual home can be an intensely individual and significant experience. Finding a religious community that shares your values and ideals is essential, whether you’re exploring new faiths
The church is no retail outlet. But we can learn from one such outlet and return to our “core business.” The cross. Let’s make the main thing the main thing!
I often tell them there are some paradigms of growth they need to make sure they have. These have been in place each time we’ve grown.
By Elizabeth Prata A parachurch organization is a Christian ministry that operates outside the local church’s governance and funding. Some work closely with a church, others are loosely conne…
The first couple presented in the Bible is Adam and Eve in Genesis 2. This record, and more through the Bible, are figures/shadows of the real marriage of New Jerusalem and Jesus Christ the Lamb. T…
By Elizabeth Prata Pastor James Bell is a pastor at Southside Baptist Church in Gallatin TN. He is one of the faithful pastors who labor diligently, outside of social media fame or Big Eva celebrit…
By Elizabeth Prata Part 2 here Pastor James Bell is a pastor at Southside Baptist Church in Gallatin TN. He is one of the faithful pastors who labor diligently, outside of social media fame or Big …
The idea of the Peter Principle is that people tend to get promoted until they reach a position which they cannot perform successfully.
Yes, the church is not the problem. I have read many posts online accusing the church of causing the problem Nigeria and Africa are facing. But is the church the problem? I beg to disagree especially if we are to look at this from the Nigerian angle which I am very much familiar with.
The Crew … for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.Ephesians 4:12 John F. Kennedy once told our nation, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” And for a while, we followed his
The Model for Church Growth (Ephesians 4:13) … till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ … (Ephesians 4:13) My brother is an architect, and several years ago, the
What is the church supposed to DO? If you ask 10 Christians this question, you’ll get fifteen answers. Is it to send out missionaries and evangelists to share the gospel? Maybe it’s to attract the unchurched to our Sunday morning event so they can hear about Jesus? Maybe it’s community involvement so we can serve
In Ephesians 4:14-16, we have some clear instructions on what the church is supposed to do. There are two parts to these instructions of God about the task of the church, and so we will consider them in two different studies. I previously consideredEphesians 4:14, and this study looks at Ephesians 4:15-16. Both of these
Continuing about the church, or churches; a church really is about the people inside the walls. The structure only facilitates those people coming together to learn about God and worship him. They …
Most studies by sociologists on this topic come to the same conclusion. People are attracted to and more likely to join a group that lays demands or expectations on its members. In other words, it’s going to “cost” something to join—and people are willing to pay.
Having participated in two church plants as a planter, and now working with church planters on a regular basis in a coaching capacity, I know first hand the fears associated with planting a church. It’s a leap of faith and one God is calling many to these days.
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How Ukraine became a missions hub for Russia Heroes of faith Share good news – Share this and any page freely. Over 100,000 views of blogs annually. Share this link on your media, eg Facebook, In…