What Is a Local Church?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014It’s the institution which Jesus created and authorized to pronounce the gospel of the kingdom, to affirm gospel professors, to oversee their discipleship, and to expose impostors.
“Is There a Holy Spirit?”
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014You could put it like this: if there were no Holy Spirit, would your ministry work just as well?
Your Church and Your Life Planning
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014If you are a Christian, it’s worth asking whether you include your church in your life planning.
Six Ways to Help People Pray
By Mike McKinley | 08.22.2014Here are six ways you as a pastor can help your people become more faithful and enthusiastic in their prayer life.
The Post-Program Church
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014Once you have that booming program, you have to keep it going. After all, what does it say about your church if the evangelism program folds?
The Post-Program Church: Which Programs to Cut?
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014Should churches ditch all their programs? If not, how should churches decide which programs to keep or cut?
Strategies for Becoming a Post-Program Church
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014In short, reprogram new people to think in terms of the ministry of the pew, not merely participation in programs.
Seven Ways to Build a Culture of Spiritual Conversation
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014A culture of spiritual conversation in a local church is a powerful force for sanctification.
What is Corporate Worship For?
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014What do you think corporate worship is for? What’s the goal of local churches’ weekly assemblies? “Um, worship?” That seems like an obvious answer. And it’s more than a little … keep reading…
Don’t Be Like Candace with Your Spiritual Gifts
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Hopefully you have not had to deal with a Candace Whitcomb in your church, but my guess is that you’ve known one or two. Her story is funny and pathetic … keep reading…
How Do Love and Holiness Relate?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014The relationship between love and holiness in the history of the church is checkered, to say the least. TEMPTATIONS TO MISCHARACTERIZE THE RELATIONSHIP In retelling this history, it’s tempting to … keep reading…
What To Say To Church Members Leaving for Poor Reasons
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Let’s face it: there are better and worse reasons to leave a church. Are you moving to another city? That’s a good reason. Are you harboring bitterness toward someone who … keep reading…
Warn Them to Not Abuse Their Children
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Do your church members physically abuse their children? Maybe you think it’s so few that you don’t feel compelled to teach publicly what everyone knows: don’t abuse your kids. At … keep reading…
Don’t Assume the Bible Is Silent about the Church
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014Have you ever assumed something that turned out to be wrong? I sure have. For two years I called a good friend “Steve” only to discover that this gracious and … keep reading…
The Kingdom Gain of Congregationalism
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014Congregationalism is administratively inefficient. It provokes quarrelling and divisiveness. It caters to the most immature members of a church. It cultivates individualism. It undermines pastors. And it just might add … keep reading…
