Plant to Save Souls, Not to Survive Feature by Rev. Adrian Dixon Why would a denomination, network, region, conference or group of churches be concerned with church planting? There are at least two answers I can think of: They are driven by a missional focus or they are consumed with survival. A missional mindset mandates […]
Four Reasons to Not Do Communion Online Article by Justin Nash Pastors and churches have been forced into new territory over the last year as COVID-19 restrictions have greatly diminished or eliminated the local church’s ability to assemble for times of worship, fellowship and preaching. Looking for ways to minister to flocks they couldn’t meet […]
What Happens When You Die? Feature by Rev. David W. Davis Saturday, May 19, 2018 will be a day that I will remember the rest of my life. A number of us went to the hospital to spend time with my father-in-law. He looked so much better after being there overnight. He was laughing and […]
What is your Theology of Change? Part Two Article by Justin Nash One of a leader’s key responsibilities in a church will be to lead change initiatives. This is part two of a two-part blogpost on leading change. If you missed the first three principles, you can see them in Part One. Here are the last […]
Paul: A Life in Christ Feature by Matthew Rice History reminds us that all subjects are the product of the world in which they live. God has placed us where we are, but, for better or worse, the world around us has molded us into much of who we are. This is why whenever we […]
What is your Theology of Change? Part One Article by Justin Nash One of a leader’s key responsibilities in a church will be to lead change initiatives. Aubrey Malphurs argues that change is not just necessary for a church to survive, but that change is at the very core of Christianity. He asserts that the […]
Why I am an Advent Christian Feature by David E. Dean A rich heritage My parents told me I attended my first service at an Advent Christian church when I was five days old! Never can I remember a time when I wasn’t connected to this denomination. This rich heritage bonds me to the fellowship […]
Grace and Works: Ephesians 2:8-10 Scripture Study We invite you to use these scripture studies for personal enrichment, group study or discipleship. Context The overarching theme of Ephesians 2:1–10 is salvation by grace through faith. God lavishes his grace on Christians through his saving initiative. Paul explains to his readers that they were spiritually dead, […]
Quick Guide to Sharing your Faith What to do BEFORE you share your faith: Know the gospel Remember the gospel is good news to proclaimed, not some sort of message to be lived out. Sharing the gospel involves using words. Therefore, we must know the basic content of the gospel before we can proclaim it. […]
Seven Reasons Watching Online Is Not Going to Church Article by Justin Nash Church attendance metrics were drastically changed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced most churches to cease gathered worship for an extended season. In an effort to minister to their people during this time, many churches developed online options for […]