At first the small, empty old house fell into disrepair, and then the fire left it a pile of rubble. The determined cause was cited as a spark from a… Click To Read More "Where Once Lived an Old Lady"
Changing Church Point
It was January of 1980 when the Pavlu family moved to Church Point, Louisiana to pastor the 13-member congregation in a little white, wood-framed building on the north end of… Click To Read More "Changing Church Point"
Apostolic Calendar – December 2015
Got Milk?
“It’s wonderful to always have food to eat,” Emma stated as several girls were sitting around the table enjoying breakfast before getting ready for the TCM Sunday service. As the… Click To Read More "Got Milk?"
4 Internal Barriers to Church Growth
1. Facility barriers. The two most common are poor signage and inadequate parking. Other common facility barriers include dirty and cluttered facilities, inadequate worship space, inadequate children’s space, and poor… Click To Read More "4 Internal Barriers to Church Growth"
World News – December 2015
Thousands Turn from Islam to Embrace Christianity As the Islamic State tries to overrun Syria and Iraq, thousands are reportedly turning away from the extremist values and finding Jesus. “I… Click To Read More "World News – December 2015"
Internal Controls and Budgets
We find that most churches do not prepare an annual budget. While it does take some time to properly set one up, there are many benefits to doing so. The… Click To Read More "Internal Controls and Budgets"
Owing Back Taxes to the IRS
Recently, I received a phone call from a person stating they were with the Internal Revenue Service. The individual stated that I owed back taxes and that the IRS was… Click To Read More "Owing Back Taxes to the IRS"
Keep Sowing
“A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed . . .” – Luke 8:5 In Luke chapter 8, Jesus gives a great parable regarding the harvest… Click To Read More "Keep Sowing"
Our Home Life Reveals Our Heart!
What we are in the home reveals our heart. Many people live two different lifestyles. When in public, some people are respectful, kind and considerate to others. But in the… Click To Read More "Our Home Life Reveals Our Heart!"
The Welcome Mat
Ask the average pastor if his church is friendly and you will get an almost 100% affirmative response. Everyone thinks their church is friendly – and it is to them.… Click To Read More "The Welcome Mat"
Is Mary the “Biological Mother” of Jesus?
Is Mary the “biological mother” of Jesus, or was she simply an incubator of sorts? This subject touches many issues regarding not just Christology (the doctrine of Christ – godhead)… Click To Read More "Is Mary the “Biological Mother” of Jesus?"