By O.C. Marler First, let me tell you how your question could have read based on most letters: “My boy wants to date four or five times a week. He… Click To Read More "My Son Is 16, Shouldn’t He Be Dating By Now? Have We Sheltered Him Too Much?"
When I Know That There Are Problems Or Trouble In The Church, What Do I Do?
First of all, make certain that you define what the trouble is. Do not allow yourself to exaggerate. Sometimes when we are under pressure, we do not hear as clearly… Click To Read More "When I Know That There Are Problems Or Trouble In The Church, What Do I Do?"
Is The Office Of An Apostle, As Mentioned In Ephesians 4:1, Still In Effect Today?
Yes, the five-fold ministry of Ephesians 4 — including that of apostles — is still in effect today. However, it is important that we clearly define the meaning of the… Click To Read More "Is The Office Of An Apostle, As Mentioned In Ephesians 4:1, Still In Effect Today?"
A Time To Build
But God said unto me, thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou has been a man of war, and hast shed blood (I Chronicles 28.3).” Biblical… Click To Read More "A Time To Build"
Building A Better Church Building
Bro. Jeff Thomas, Apostolic Designer/Builder – Indianapolis, IN If I were to suggest a change in the building process, it would be that the church should start earlier. There is… Click To Read More "Building A Better Church Building"
Daring To Be Different
By Rick Robertson Now there’s nothing particularly strange about laughing. Or even laughing at church. But most would agree that for an entire congregation to start laughing at exactly… Click To Read More "Daring To Be Different"
SMILES – Vol. 3 No. 2
A young girl went to her pastor and confessed that she feared she had incurred the sin of vanity. “What makes you think that?” asked the minister. “Because every morning… Click To Read More "SMILES – Vol. 3 No. 2"
Ministry To The Deaf Culture
By Marlene Butler Almost all of us have heard the accounts from our missionaries of the wonders and miracles God is performing in foreign nations. We hear of great… Click To Read More "Ministry To The Deaf Culture"
We Have A Good number of people receiving the Holy Ghost each year, but very few seem to stick. What are we doing wrong?
By T.W. Massengale A recent research study was helpful in showing the importance of friendship in the process of becoming a new disciple. The study, reported in Church Growth: America… Click To Read More "We Have A Good number of people receiving the Holy Ghost each year, but very few seem to stick. What are we doing wrong?"
Views On If Preachers Kids Should Be Treated Different Or Not
By O.C. Marler First let me say that your kids are not different in the way that you are thinking. They are different, however, in that they are in… Click To Read More "Views On If Preachers Kids Should Be Treated Different Or Not"
I Have Key Positions To Fill In My Church, But Do Not Seem To Have The Right People Available. What Can I Do?
This is a common problem in growing churches, and not always east to solve. First, every church needs an in-house training system to prepare for the future. This is not… Click To Read More "I Have Key Positions To Fill In My Church, But Do Not Seem To Have The Right People Available. What Can I Do?"
Are We Too Label Oriented?
Rev. T.F. Tenney – Louisiana District Supt., Tioga, LA That would depend on what you mean by labels. For instance, truth can be a label; conviction can be a label;… Click To Read More "Are We Too Label Oriented?"