Churches comprise imperfect people led by imperfect leaders; when you combine those two things, you will find something to complain about. By the time you work through these steps, even if your concern still stands, you'll be equipped to address it in a way that builds up rather than tears down the body of Christ.
With any leadership capacity, the person put into the position naturally has insecurities that must be overcome to be effective. The existence of insecurities within the spiritual leader is no less prevalent and creates a hindrance unless defeated.
Like all of us, churches have many bills. But that’s not the most important reason we give. Here are four simple thoughts on why Christians give money to the church.
A Christian summer camp isn’t just an activity. It’s an investment in your child’s faith, character, and confidence. Here are seven reasons why you should let your kids go to camp this summer.
Churches can help “creasters” move from attending church services once or twice a year to faithful, serving church members. Perhaps they visited a church on Easter or Christmas because of their curiosity or because God was at work in their hearts.
Maundy Thursday reminds Christians that Jesus' final command to love and serve one another—despite our imperfections—calls us to embrace community, grace, and humble service as the heart of lasting faith beyond Easter.
Dear Roger, I grew up at Casas Church. I remember how you occasionally closed each service by asking the congregation to bow their heads and close their eyes. Then, you guided us through a meditation on a particular biblical passage or story. I use meditation as part of my quiet times. These meditations often take me into a Bible passage where I see and learn things that I have never noticed before. I often hear God speaking to me very clearly during those times.
The holiday visitors are those who have a membership or familial attachment to the church, but for whatever reason do not regularly attend other than Christmas and Easter. So how should the church biblically treat Chreasters?
Many of these ancient hymns offer a broader scriptural perspective of Easter and remind us of deep truths that can enrich our appreciation and understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and victory.
It’s remarkable how the example of manliness in Jesus is so very different from the manly stereotype. Let’s explore three ways in which Jesus set an example of true manliness.
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