What Has Cost Evangelicals Their Standing in Public Opinion?
Many of our “beliefs” are not aspects of Christian doctrine at all, but rather ideologies we have made into theologies.
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Go and Be: Church Revitalization Efforts
Pastor Gary Moritz and his wife Jana say they fell into church revitalization by default. City United Church in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, thrived in its heyday with a daycare, a Christian school, a radio station and a 1,000-seat auditorium. However, when Gary and Jana were called to serve there in 2012, the church was in bankruptcy, and fewer than 70 congregants remained, marking a significant challenge for their church revitalization efforts.
Remember — Jesus Is Alive!
No matter what happens in this life, no matter what job we lose, no matter what relationship ends, no matter how many people turn their back on us, we are not forgotten. Jesus has taken up our case.
Sharing Your Faith in a Marketing-Weary World
What distinguishes our evangelism efforts from the sales pitches we're bombarded with every day?
Building Bridges to Our Muslim Neighbors
Neighborly Faith is encouraging dinner and dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
What to Say to the Worst Critics
Keep calm and use facts. Maintaining a good reputation is a biblical requirement for pastors. I can understand the visceral reaction of defensiveness when faced with a public attack. Most want to defend their good name. The problem is you escalate the issue when you respond emotionally. Learn how to be responding to harsh critics effectively.
Michelle Sanchez: Becoming Beloved Community
Jesus shed new light on what agape looks like by establishing himself as the standard for agape love. In the end, we will best build beloved community as we love just like Jesus loved us.
How Do You Determine If Your Church Plant Is Successful?
What are the benchmarks for a new church plant?
What if Every Christian Shared the Gospel?
Everyone who is Jesus disciple is his witness (Acts 1:8) and is sent somewhere, whether locally or further afield. The New Testament shows us fishermen, tax collectors, former prostitutes, women whod had 5 husbands, zealots, ex-Pharisees, old, young, rich, poor, educated and uneducated, sent out on mission to draw people to Jesus. So theres no excuse for watching someone else do it instead of us, as all Christians share the gospel.
Parking Lot Volunteers Set the Tone
Remember that we live in an 8 second world, and first impressions are critical. In that context, whether you have one person or a multi-person team helping in the parking lot, they’re the first contact new visitors will receive.
