But God said unto me, thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou has been a man of war, and hast shed blood (I Chronicles 28.3).” Biblical… Click To Read More "A Time To Build"
Building A Better Church Building
Bro. Jeff Thomas, Apostolic Designer/Builder – Indianapolis, IN If I were to suggest a change in the building process, it would be that the church should start earlier. There is… Click To Read More "Building A Better Church Building"
Daring To Be Different
By Rick Robertson Now there’s nothing particularly strange about laughing. Or even laughing at church. But most would agree that for an entire congregation to start laughing at exactly… Click To Read More "Daring To Be Different"
SMILES – Vol. 3 No. 2
A young girl went to her pastor and confessed that she feared she had incurred the sin of vanity. “What makes you think that?” asked the minister. “Because every morning… Click To Read More "SMILES – Vol. 3 No. 2"
Ministry To The Deaf Culture
By Marlene Butler Almost all of us have heard the accounts from our missionaries of the wonders and miracles God is performing in foreign nations. We hear of great… Click To Read More "Ministry To The Deaf Culture"
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?"
Views On If Preachers Kids Should Be Treated Different Or Not
By O.C. Marler First let me say that your kids are not different in the way that you are thinking. They are different, however, in that they are in… Click To Read More "Views On If Preachers Kids Should Be Treated Different Or Not"
I Have Key Positions To Fill In My Church, But Do Not Seem To Have The Right People Available. What Can I Do?
This is a common problem in growing churches, and not always east to solve. First, every church needs an in-house training system to prepare for the future. This is not… Click To Read More "I Have Key Positions To Fill In My Church, But Do Not Seem To Have The Right People Available. What Can I Do?"
Are We Too Label Oriented?
Rev. T.F. Tenney – Louisiana District Supt., Tioga, LA That would depend on what you mean by labels. For instance, truth can be a label; conviction can be a label;… Click To Read More "Are We Too Label Oriented?"
Mark Foster: Walking By Faith!
By Richard Brown Pastor Mark Foster of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, said the three words of our title clearly describe his initial coming to the North Carolina district and have… Click To Read More "Mark Foster: Walking By Faith!"
The Effective Use of Time
Volume 3 Issue 9 With all the demands on a minister, do you have any advice for using one’s time more effectively? The Bible tells us that we… Click To Read More "The Effective Use of Time"
Important Aspects of Hospital Visitation
Volume 3 Issue 8 As a pastor, I find myself becoming increasingly involved in hospital visitation. What do you suggest as being most important in this aspect of ministry?… Click To Read More "Important Aspects of Hospital Visitation"