While in church services lately, I sometimes become aware of a difference from, say, thirty or forty years ago. But what is this difference? Church services today, and the professional… Click To Read More "Transcendancy Factor"
Keep Calm & Eat On
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: . . .”Psalm 23:5 On the eve of WWII, the British government printed two and a half million… Click To Read More "Keep Calm & Eat On"
When Children Pray
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is… Click To Read More "When Children Pray"
Do Revivals Still Work?
Paul S. Lyon, S. Burlington, VT — “I know revival works, if we pray, participate and praise. We have more revivals than we used to have: about a half dozen… Click To Read More "Do Revivals Still Work?"
Reach – Heal – Serve
Located deep in the heart of Mississippi is a quaint little town with an estimated population of 288 people, almost no crime, and where people never lock their doors. Welcome… Click To Read More "Reach – Heal – Serve"
Apostolic Calendar – January 2016
A Mother’s Testimony
I received a letter this week from the mother of one of the young ladies in our Haven of Hope Girls’ Home. She included a written testimony that she had… Click To Read More "A Mother’s Testimony"
10 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Guests
If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the phenomenon. A guest shows up for a worship service, but he or she never returns. It is, unfortunately, a common… Click To Read More "10 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Guests"
Housing Allowance
Ministers can reduce their taxable income by having the church board (or compensation committee) designate a portion of their salary as a housing allowance. A minister cannot designate his own… Click To Read More "Housing Allowance"
Bonuses and Gifts
Every year we provide bonuses and gifts to our employees at Christmas time. Is there any way to give these and not include the amounts on the employee’s W-2 forms… Click To Read More "Bonuses and Gifts"
Breaking Through Growth Barriers
Church growth is more than numbers. Spiritual growth is every bit as important as numerical growth. But after a church has failed to see numerical growth for three consecutive years,… Click To Read More "Breaking Through Growth Barriers"
Worship: In Wisdom and Understanding!
A conversation about worship will always include an interesting variety of questions and comments. Which style of music is the legitimate form for worship? Is a praise and worship team… Click To Read More "Worship: In Wisdom and Understanding!"