8 Reasons the Pastor Matters Most in a Church’s Evangelistic Efforts
In my decades of studying churches, I’ve never seen an evangelistic church not led by an evangelistic pastor.
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06/21/17 Trusting and Working
READING: Esther 3-5, Acts 5:22-42 “. . . liberation and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place.” Esther 4:15 I’ve heard this…
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9 Reasons Rural Churches Still Matter
I confess that I’m more urban and suburban than rural, but I also recognize the importance of rural churches. In fact, I began my ministry career as pastor of a more rural church. Here are some of the reasons these churches matter.
Read More06/20/17 Shadows of Faith
READING: Esther 1-2, Acts 5:1-21 “As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at…
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9 Reasons to Connect Our Churches With Cities
We are called to get the gospel to all peoples of the world (Matt. 28:18-20), and we will not do that if we shy away from the world’s cities.
Read More06/19/17 Rejoicing Heard Far Away
READING: Nehemiah 12-13, Acts 4:23-37 “Jerusalem’s rejoicing was heard far away.” Nehemiah 12:43 It was time for the Hebrews to dedicate Jerusalem’s wall they had…
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12 Church Member Contradictions Who Bless Pastors
While contradictions often frustrate us, there are a few kinds of contradictions that surprise and encourage.
Read More06/18/17 We Cannot Keep Silent
READING: Nehemiah 10-11, Acts 4:1-22 “But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether it’s right in the sight of God for us to listen to you…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Acts 4:13 "When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and…
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A Word of Encouragement to Hurting Fathers
Maybe this Father’s Day weekend is tough for you because you have a child who has wandered from the fold and is not following…
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