Benjamin Laird
What is needed is a fresh evaluation of the evidence for the early state of the canon and a renewed focus on the arguments both for and against the apostolic authorship of the canonical writings.
What is needed is a fresh evaluation of the evidence for the early state of the canon and a renewed focus on the arguments both for and against the apostolic authorship of the canonical writings.
Forming a regular practice of resting in Christ is vital to our spiritual health and flourishing.
Cokesbury has offered resources such as showers, haircuts, computer use and a supply closet with fresh blankets, clothing and hygiene items.
Encouragement for when you do not feel like you can share your faith.
Bread was, when Jesus first gave us this way to pray, the staple of life. The very basic element of every meal. And yet even this, Jesus reminds us, we cannot really provide for ourselves. And though we might have bread in our pantry today, praying for our personal needs is one of the means by which we pursue humility.
You have to live in the tension of change if you want to experience growth. Change is never popular with everyone, but when you resist it, you are resisting the opportunity to grow. Understanding church growth paradigms is key to overcoming resistance and fostering expansion.
According to Barna, Pastors who havent thought about leaving ministry say 'the immense stress of the job' (34%), 'current political divisions' (32%) and feeling 'lonely and isolated' (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year, highlighting a significant pastor health decline.
We evangelize and we multiply, understanding that the essence of successful church planting isn't about numbers, but about treasuring Christ together.
How to recognize if one of your leaders has narcissistic tendencies