Read this and make sure to read the comments. Not surprising! He knows what he’s talking about! I wonder if denominations, in general, will ever just lay down the political posturing, care-less about what other people think, stop vying for position, keep the Bible as the instruction manual, and go love and reach people regardless of race, [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Ed Stetzer, Lifeway Research, has some great commentary this week on what they are finding regarding Evangelism. “Unchurched adults interested in finding a congregation aren’t nearly as likely to visit one in person as a church member who is shopping for a new congregation. That means effective evangelism must begin outside the sanctuary in relationships [...]
You need to preach to needs. Preach where people are hurting. Answer questions people are asking.
H.B. London reports that The U.S. Department of Justice issued a legal brief recently that states churches have a right to rent buildings owned by public school districts on the same terms and conditions as other community groups, according to onenewsnow.com. This is the second legal brief that has been filed in favor of the [...]
If Spurgeon were here today, he would not preach today as he did. He was too smart for that. He would preach for his age.
Over the months to come, I will post some of the notes I’ve taken from Dr. Rogers through the years from personal times with him and conferences I’ve had the privilege to be in under his leadership. He was a “bigger-than-life” Christian to so many of us. He wrote a recommendation for me in my [...]
New Season Church in Hiram, GA is on! I’ve watched and known Steve Flockhart since 1988 and he has influenced a substantial number of lives! He led Kim and me through the program, CWT, that radically changed our future. It taught us how to share Christ with other people. As a result of that experience, [...]
We got a nice letter today from Nancy Theis, Special Assistant to the President, regarding our new church plant project. Here are a couple of excerpts: “The President appreciates you sharing your project……The President sends his best wishes.” Always neat to get a nice letter from the highest office in the land! We must continue to lift [...]
When you’re church gets to a place that they need to secure funds to build a new building, complete a remodeling project, or you just have the need of capital in general, IMPAC Services in Nashville, TN is your answer! I know these guys’ hearts and work ethic! It is inspiring! Founder and CEO, Bill [...]
One of the thoughts that people have who are considering being a part of a new church plant is “I’m happy where I am in my life and I am comfortable in my church.” Here’s a question to consider: Is that kind of thinking allowing you to live life in such a way as to be missed? Becoming [...]
