“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?"
The First Sip
A photo freezes the moment. A certain photo, viewed after many years, may provide a rush of memories, emotion or nostalgia. Recently, one such photo struck me hard. It was a… Click To Read More "The First Sip"
R.I.S.E.N. Ministry – Offering Evangelism, Support to Refugees and International Students
Almost 98,000 foreign immigrants sought refuge in North America in 2012. Legal immigrants running away from other nations, because of persecution, seek refuge in Europe, parts of Asia, and especially… Click To Read More "R.I.S.E.N. Ministry – Offering Evangelism, Support to Refugees and International Students"
Preaching, A Necessity for Growth
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God” – 1 Corinthians 1:18 We… Click To Read More "Preaching, A Necessity for Growth"
10 Reasons Why Church Members Don’t Invite Others to Worship
Several years ago, more than one study showed large percentages of unchurched would consider attending a church if someone simply invited them. The problem is not the attitude of the unchurched; rather,… Click To Read More "10 Reasons Why Church Members Don’t Invite Others to Worship"
The Welcoming Church
The Welcoming Church What can you do to get your people involved in ministry? “Make it popular to participate,” says Pastor Terry Baughman of LifeChurch in Gilbert, Arizona. “Acknowledge… Click To Read More "The Welcoming Church"
Trapped
Volume 19 Issue 11 In 1934, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, an already famous polar explorer, led a second expedition to the South Pole. His team established a base… Click To Read More "Trapped"
A Thousand Pentecostal Mornings
Volume 17 Issue 6 The Red Sea was conquered by Gods east wind. The seed of Abraham was established by supernatural intervention. Paul and Silas prison release was arranged… Click To Read More "A Thousand Pentecostal Mornings"
The Tomorrow Church
The Tomorrow Church – Tom Copple Pastor Tom Copple glances at a book on his shelf, written by somebody many have considered a secular visionary: “Lee Iacocca said in his biography… Click To Read More "The Tomorrow Church"