Michael A. Patterson, pastor of Faith Tabernacle Church in Conyers, Georgia, believes the secret to pastoral success lies in possessing a true servant’s heart. “A while ago my grandfather, who… Click To Read More "A Servant’s Heart"
5 Reasons a Church Stops Growing
Obviously, God is ultimately in charge of a church’s growth. There are times when God is giving a season of rest and preparation for a church for something to come.… Click To Read More "5 Reasons a Church Stops Growing"
Children Most in Need of Sponsors!
Sponsors are the lifeblood of Tupelo Children’s Mansion. Without our sponsors, we would not be able to care for the children that God has entrusted to us. Sponsor dollars help… Click To Read More "Children Most in Need of Sponsors!"
Apostolic Calendar – June 2015
Regulations Concerning Health Insurance Paid by the Church
What are the current regulations concerning health insurance being paid for by the Church? Small employers/churches may need to change healthcare policy to avoid excise tax. Notice 2015-17 gave… Click To Read More "Regulations Concerning Health Insurance Paid by the Church"
Creating A Climate For My Revival
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). In David’s prayer we see modeled humility, the beginning of all true worship… Click To Read More "Creating A Climate For My Revival"
Should Sunday School be Eliminated?
We are thinking of eliminating our Sunday school and just having morning worship. Your thoughts? In my opinion, this would be a terrible mistake. After 30-plus years of church growth… Click To Read More "Should Sunday School be Eliminated?"
Casualties of Decadence
In an article entitled “On Decadence” published in American Interest Magazine, Charles Hill cites example after example of how America’s “national self-indulgence” and moral decay are precursors to the demise… Click To Read More "Casualties of Decadence"
A Pea Patch Perspective
I am reading today from 2 Samuel 23: 11-12, “And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where… Click To Read More "A Pea Patch Perspective"
Electronic Giving
You have likely read the statistics: only 10-25 percent of church members actually tithe and the average Christian only gives 2.5 percent. I recently read that if all Christians increased… Click To Read More "Electronic Giving"
Dealing With Depression
Sis. Vicki Leonardson, tell us a little about yourself and your ministry. I have served as full time Music Minister for 14 years at Calvary Gospel Church in Madison, WI,… Click To Read More "Dealing With Depression"
Finding Truth in the Maze of Tradition
“Our aim is to enlighten the thousands of perplexed and bewildered souls who are earnestly seeking, amid the maze of men’s traditions, to find the true doctrine of our Lord… Click To Read More "Finding Truth in the Maze of Tradition"