Tag: News
How to Dress For Church
Occasionally I receive comments or questions regarding the way I dress for church. When preaching, I almost always wear a jacket and tie, or maybe a suit (depending on the
Why Are So Many Churches in Decline Today?
Why are so many churches in decline today? What causes decline in churches? I believe there is more than one cause for decline and each church has its own cause(s).
Dare to Be Different, Steal My Thunder
Walking across the church parking lot Sunday, a couple pulled in and the driver rolled down his window to say, “I’ve got something to talk to you about.” Pastors know
You Have What You Need
Is it possible that many churches are declining because they do not believe they have what it takes to be fruitful? Two of the most heard reasons for churches fruitlessness
Book of Letters simplifies faith lessons for new believers
A little book is making a big impact on the discipleship of new believers. “First Letters: Basic Truths for a New Believer” by Larry Hyche is a plainly written Christian primer
Focus on the Already Persuaded or the Pursuant?
Is your church focused on the already persuaded or on the pursuant? When churches become comfortable, they plan and program for the already persuaded, those who are already members of
Whom Do You Love Deeply?
It is February. Some consider it the Love month. If February is the Love month, what do you do with your spouse the other eleven? Do we really need a
But I Am Kingdom Focused
It is common knowledge that in ministry we are to be Kingdom Focused. That kingdom being God’s Kingdom. Indeed, we study and preach the Bible. We attempt to live as
Sanctify Life, Not Sin
This past Sunday (Jan. 21) we recognized Sanctity of Life Sunday. The phrase “sanctity of life” reflects the conviction that because people are made in God’s image, human life has
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