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
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
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Stop Going To Church
God's highest calling for us was never for us to "go to church". God's highest calling for us isn't a destination...God's highest calling is an identity! God doesn't call us to GO TO church, He calls us TO BE the church. Psalm 92:12–15 “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They … Continue reading Stop Going To Church
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Why the Church is Seen as a Threat
Beginning with the early church, Christians have often been viewed as a threat to the social order. Tim Keller shows how the reason for that threat has shifted in today's culture.
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A great mystery
"It is through the old creation (the universe) that God reveals his glory to humans; it is through the new creation (the church) that he reveals his wisdom to angels." ~ John Stott Even though the angels were in the presence of God, they did not know about the mystery of the Church. This mystery, … Continue reading A great mystery
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