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Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Discouragement is Satan’s sharpest tool

Have you ever experienced the dragnet of discouragement? You know the feeling or mood. It comes in many colors, shapes and forms. It can attack us from within or from

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

Do I Need to Go to Church (If I'm a Christian)?

Do Christians really need to go to church to be saved? Find out what the Bible says about going to church what the purpose for church is.

7 Suggestions TO DO When the Church is in Decline

What should you do when a church is in declineIt should be noted this is a more difficult post to write. There are no cookie-cutter solutions for reversing a church in decline. Churches have unique characteristics, because they have different people. They are different reasons which cause decline. It could be anything from poor leadership, to being locked into the traditions of men or simply a change in population in the community. It’s difficult to copy what someone else has done, because…

When you’re the only one who shows up to church

At an Episcopal church in Portland, the show must go on – even when it's just the priest and you.

Why a Lot of Professing Christians Never Attend Church

The redeemed of the Lord will be drawn to one another. They love each other. Jesus said so.

Ingredients That Are Necessary for a Church in Transition

Jim Wigton, Pastor of FBC Cape Coral Florida and Tom Cheyney discuss matters on church's need for change in Revitalization. Church's sometimes get in decline, partly because of the demographic areas, or the overall change of culture. Listen as they discuss the importance of how church's must change to reach people.

If you’re a Christian, you need to go to church. Regularly.

Must you go to church? My answer, unfortunately, tends to make people mad. If you want to progress in your faith — if you hope to become a mature, actualized, fully functioning Christian, you must join a congregation, stay there for the long haul and become an active participant. You must not only attend but get involved. Church must become a central priority in your life.

Why Christians Must Crucify Their Family Values

Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the family as a picture of the gospel and the spiritual warfare it brings.

Don’t Like How Your Church Is Changing? This Is For You

My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.

Reasons People Don't Go To Church...

...and a few reasons we'd love for you to come and visit our church. St. Mark Church De Pere (Main Campus) -Saturday: 5pm -Sunday: 9am / 1030am -Monday: 630p...

How to (Not) Overburden People in Your Church Plant

A Growing Church is a Dying Church

Whenever a congregation goes looking for a new pastor, the first question on their minds when the committee interviews a new candidate is: Will this pastor grow our church? I’m going to go ahead an…