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 … Continued
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 considered Ephesians 4:14, and this study looks at Ephesians 4:15-16. Both of these … Continued
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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We love the picture of God as a shepherd. We like the idea of being sheep. We imagine a peaceful pastoral scene of a shepherd keeping watch over his flock. What a beautiful picture of humanity.
Learning how to plan a retreat helps ensure that you are ready to host your guests. When planning a retreat a checklist is extremely helpful. Here are 12 helpful tips for a retreat checklist.
Only believers can bring Christ to the world around them. No one else has tasted Christ but the believer. Only He can speak happily about Him
