“Let the Little Children Come”: A Brief Case for Welcoming Children into Corporate Worship
If you’re a member of a local church, each Lord’s Day is an opportunity to evangelize and disciple the children in your gathering
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Can I Bind the Conscience More in the Counseling Room than in the Pulpit?
Sometimes your counsel will be the difference between a wise option and a suboptimal, borderline foolish option.
Operations: The Unseen Mark of a Healthy Church
When a church’s trellis is broken, its ministry vine can’t grow. This is why church operations—the daily management of people, finances, and processes—is so necessary.
When Elders Disagree: A Biblical Framework
If we submit all our differences under the lordship of Christ, God’s Spirit will lead us either to full agreement or loving acceptance of one another.
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What We Learned from Asking a Pastor to Step Down
Character is not a secondary, nice-to-have feature for an elder; it is essential to the role.
Calibrated Resistance: A Biblical Blueprint for Obeying and Disobeying Authority
How can we know when to resist man’s commands?
Rejoicing in Persecution Without Romanticizing Pain
Persecution doesn't result in growth alone.
How Far Does an Elder’s Authority Go?
Elders need to fine-tune the exercise of their authority by adjusting the dials of confidence and humility depending on the issue.
How Much Do the Elders of Our Church Share About Difficult Issues in Members Meetings? – A Forum
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If you can answer four questions affirmatively then I think you’re looking at a true baptism.
Why Do We Need Members Meetings?
Despite any poor past or present experiences, members meetings can and should offer opportunities for the family of God to build itself up in unity and love.
A Decent and Orderly Case for Raising Hands in Worship
Scripture suggests that God wants more for us than internal, invisible worship.
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