First, be careful not to establish too many departments. Studies show that a manager can only maintain good management practices with about 12-14 people. It is no accident that long… Click To Read More "In Organizing His Church, What Departments Would You Recommend That A Pastor Have Operating To Optimize Growth?"
How Did The Original Jesus’ Name Formula Of Baptism Become Changed Into The Triune Formula?
By Talmadge French The apostles baptized exclusively in Jesus’ name, in fulfillment of the Lord’s commission. The later, gradual alteration of the baptismal formula, and it’s replacement with the triune… Click To Read More "How Did The Original Jesus’ Name Formula Of Baptism Become Changed Into The Triune Formula?"
In Your Opinion, What Evangelism Tool Is The Most Effective?
By T W Massengale The best methods that I have found all work from the oikos principle. Oikos is the Greek word interpreted as “house, household, or home.” In… Click To Read More "In Your Opinion, What Evangelism Tool Is The Most Effective?"
When Someone Asks Me My Occupation, Why Do I Feel Embarrassed To Say That I Am A Housewife?
You are reacting to a portion of the overall plan of Satan. His plan is to completely destroy the family. If he can get you to feel like your role… Click To Read More "When Someone Asks Me My Occupation, Why Do I Feel Embarrassed To Say That I Am A Housewife?"
We Have Become Deeply Involved With A Lay Couple In Our Church And They Have Become Jealous Of Our Time. How Do We Get Out Of This Situation?
At this point you don’t need me to tell you that it’s not to your advantage, as the leader of the congregation, to become intimately involved with a single couple… Click To Read More "We Have Become Deeply Involved With A Lay Couple In Our Church And They Have Become Jealous Of Our Time. How Do We Get Out Of This Situation?"
Does Ezra 9:12 teach that interracial marriages are a sin?
By T. R. O’Daniel No, not specifically. In Ezra 9:5-15, the prophet Ezra fervently prays to God concerning Israel’s transgression of marrying the Gentile inhabitants of Canaan. The Israelites not… Click To Read More "Does Ezra 9:12 teach that interracial marriages are a sin?"
Trust: The Essence Of Easter
By Denise Johnson As I greeted the small, timid faces of my first-graders on their first day of school, I was captivated by a boy who crawled in at cheetah… Click To Read More "Trust: The Essence Of Easter"
Isn’t 100 Percent An Impossible Goal?
By T.W. Massengale Some have said that the idea of 100 percent involvement is overly idealistic. They say that you can never have everyone in the church working to see… Click To Read More "Isn’t 100 Percent An Impossible Goal?"
My Son Is 16, Shouldn’t He Be Dating By Now? Have We Sheltered Him Too Much?
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?"
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?"