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5 Ways to Support Your Pastor
Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.
The Art of Sermon Illustrations
Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?
“No Division in the Body” — 1 Corinthians 12:25-27
What does it mean practically that Christians are members of Christ’s body?
Why We Don’t Need a Branded Church
While branding can be a useful business model, it’s incompatible with the message and mission of the church. Why?
12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church
Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.
One Tip for Getting Your Children to Pay Attention in Church
Have you ever asked your children, “Do you remember anything from the sermon?” Here is one tip to help plant the preached word of God deeply in your child’s heart.
Church Membership — Like a Marriage
Christians can start looking for the door with a consumer’s mentality when a local church doesn’t meet their expectations. Their membership is all about receiving benefits and service. Here’s why our attitude towards church membership should be closer to what we find in a marriage relationship.
Why Nothing Will Stop Jesus from Building His Church
Jesus is building his church at exactly the rate he wants it to be built—not one person faster or slower. Hell has not slowed the construction by even a second. Here’s why there’s no need to fear for the future of Jesus’ church.
A Northwest Church Search
How do Christians decide which church to attend? As we walked through the doors of new churches, struck up conversations, and sat under preaching, we wrestled with the reality that no church is perfect. What should we even be looking for?