Excerpted FromBefore We ForgetEdited by Jonathon Woodyard and Nathan Millican First Thessalonians 1–3 is a passage that touches on the joys of pastoral ministry. Paul finds joy and fulfillment in the development of the Thessalonian church. Now, there is considerable debate about whether or not we can call an apostle like Paul a pastor, and … Continued
I think most believers agree that biblical unity is something to pray for and work toward. You probably know that reconciliation between a diverse group of people is a beautiful dream. But is the church marked by a compelling ethnic unity today? Do you know how to make progress toward racial reconciliation? Unfortunately, the kind … Continued
To seek unity and end ghetto living, we must be willing to lay aside our preferences for the sake of others.
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Both Echo Park and Foursquare have experienced not just a revitalization, but reconciliation and restoration, highlighting the impact of thoughtful urban renewal.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressures on marriages and families. I was speaking to a family attorney yesterday who told me that he has received more calls to initiate divorce proceedings in the last three weeks than in the past two years. While we do not know all that God is doing in and through this crisis, strengthening families during crisis is possible. […]
Sunday’s Sermon for Monday’s World (Eerdmans)
Excerpted FromSundays Sermon for Mondays WorldBy Sally Brown One visionary, creative action by one person can reverberate around the world. On a Thursday evening, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parksan African American employee in a department store, weary after another workday on her feet, and weary as well of Americas racist double standardsrefused to comply with […]
Should my church obtain a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status? What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) status? Am I inviting other government intervention into our church? At StartCHURCH, we hear these questions about 501(c)(3) church status often. By reading this article, you will be able to make an informed decision about 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The problem is, so much information exists on […]
New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship (Zondervan)
