Staff Columnists

There is an Expected End

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“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Several years ago, on a phone call with my wife, she told me that she had purchased a new bookshelf for the kids.

Here’s how to make 2021 your best growth year ever!

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Here’s how to make 2021 your best growth year ever: Place a greater emphasis on attracting new visitors to your church services and events. 100% of your new converts come from your guests. So if you can increase your door traffic, you will increase your growth. How can you increase your visitor

When reinforcing doctrine to new converts..

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When reinforcing doctrine to new converts, how can I effectively deal with their family or friends calling them heretics?   That is a rare occurrence today. Most denominal Churches have given up the term heretic. It has even fallen out of vogue to use the biblical term today due to the politically

Election Season is Upon us

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  Election season is upon us, and from what I can gather, it seems that many are exhausted with American politics. The rhetoric, the narratives, the biases, the end less arguing, the shameless tweeting; I've heard the response from our citizenry summed up as such: When will this chaos end? The truth, however,

Don’t Play With Fire

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Don't Play With Fire Joshua B. Carson   Although I was only a young child, I can still remember how amazing that new carpet in my parent's room felt underneath my feet. The carpet was powder blue, a choice of color that I never questioned until later in my life when reflecting upon

Church Growth

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Church Growth T.W. Massengale   Your church guests are your best prospects. But most come multiple times before making a move for God. So encouraging their return is a key aspect of growth. One way to keep people thinking aboutyour church and your upcoming events is to send them something in the mail each month.

A Husbands Tribute – Paul D. Mooney

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"A Husbands Tribute"   Micki’s call to glory was acknowledged with sweet peace as her children and I wept and sang songs of faith. We also felt the gentle presence of the Holy Spirit as she ascended homeward. There was no fear, no pain; it was special. Micki has served the Lord and His people

“Cover your face” – Vito Digiovanni

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"Cover your face"   Cover your face, cover your emotions. Could it be that we are losing compassion for one another in our society? You pass someone in a parking lot or in a store and struggle to show a courteous smile behind a mask. I want to make a personal connection