Developing a strategy to overcome the summer volunteer slump requires proactive planning and creative approaches. As the warm weather and vacation season approaches, many churchgoers and faithful volunteers find their schedules filled with travel, family commitments, or simply the desire to take a break from their regular routines. This decline in volunteer availability can pose … Continue reading Overcoming The Summer Volunteer Slump
Repentance, Faith, and Baptism
In the early days of the Church, on the day of Pentecost, something remarkable happened. The Apostle Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, delivered a powerful sermon that penetrated the hearts of those who heard it. In Acts 2:37-41, Peter emphasizes that the appropriate response to the Gospel is to repent and be baptized. But … Continue reading Repentance, Faith, and Baptism
Prayer is boldness born out of confidence in God’s faithfulness
Prayer is one of the most powerful tools that we have as believers. It is an avenue through which we can communicate with God, pour out our hearts, and make our requests known to Him. Yet, prayer is often misunderstood, and some people view it as a passive activity or a last resort when all … Continue reading Prayer is boldness born out of confidence in God’s faithfulness
Three Marks of Effective Preaching
Peter's sermon delivered during Pentecost is a remarkable illustration of effective communication. It not only marks a significant moment in the history of Christianity but also showcases a masterful example of preaching that remains relevant today. Here are a few reasons why Peter's sermon is great: Clear and Simple Peter's sermon at Pentecost stands out … Continue reading Three Marks of Effective Preaching
We Are His Workmanship
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Write that verse down and put it in a prominent place! It's a powerful reminder that we're not here by accident or coincidence. Rather, we were created with a purpose in … Continue reading We Are His Workmanship