Each year in October or November, I try to spend the better part of a week with the Lord, away from the church, away from family, away from everybody, and… Click To Read More "Five Restorations From God"
Made For More
Bro. Kinsey, tell us a little about yourself and your ministry. I have been in full-time ministry since graduating high school, having received a call on my life at the… Click To Read More "Made For More"
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"
Challenges of Church Growth
Aaron Dunn, Broken Arrow, OK – There is nothing magical about growing a church; it takes prayer and sacrifice. Vision is a vital part of revival for without it the… Click To Read More "Challenges of Church Growth"
Where Once Lived an Old Lady
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"
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"
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"
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"
Your Nest is Not About You!
Long before birds can lay eggs, they begin to build a nest. It’s fascinating to think that birds do not build their nests with the idea of housing, as only a… Click To Read More "Your Nest is Not About You!"