Pastors / Leadership

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  5 Things Everyone Should Know about Complementarianism There are a lot of misconceptions about complementarianism common in our culture, ranging from silly associations to gross distortions. In light of that, here are 5 clarifications about complementarianism to... Chase Krug Apr 26, 2022
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  4 Trendy Christian Phrases That Mislead More Than They Help Trends come and go. And there’s no shortage of them when it comes to talk in the church or conversations among believers.Whether you’re still talking about the Enneagram and how that was “so 8 of you” or... Cindi McMenamin Apr 25, 2022
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  3 Dangerous Myths of Purity Culture First, they need to know that God loves them and they are valuable no matter what their life has looked like before giving their lives to the Lord. They are not damaged goods. God has offered us complete... Amanda Idleman Apr 22, 2022
• Is Building a Big Church the Right Goal? It seems for the last two decades, and this could be longer, that church growth has been all the rage. As I look at the various ways and methods people use to grow the church, I am beginning to wonder if we...
• 3 Blessings of Micro Retreats I listened to the soft soughing of the wind through the pines and to the birds twittering in the trees. I watched a pair of gray squirrels scampering through the underbrush around the Hopevale Memorial... Denise Kohlmeyer Apr 21, 2022
• Justification & Sanctification: What Do They Mean, & What Does the Bible Teach about Them? Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum Apr 20, 2022
• 3 Ways to Practice Christian Compassion Today Christian compassion can be summed up in one verse. “Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). With that in mind, we can take steps toward enacting more...
• 8 Idols That Exist in the Church Today I’ve never had the urge to bow down to a metal cow, a carved human, or a wooden pole. The idea of chanting or dancing around a six-armed deity or pot-bellied statue doesn’t even come close to getting me...
• Did Jesus Die for the Narcissist? I'm sure many of you right now are saying, Well, of course! Jesus died for everyone! Apr 18, 2022
• 10 Things Only the Strong Can Do The more I learn about God’s Word and human behavior, the more I see a number of activities that only the strong can do. Here’s a partial list. Joe McKeever Apr 18, 2022
• What Is an Exvangelical? In its simplest form, an exvangelical is a person who is “ex-evangelical,” much in the same way one would be considered an ex-husband or ex-president. Mike Nappa Apr 15, 2022
• 5 Reasons It’s Hard for Christians to Forgive Ourselves and Others “I won’t forgive. And I won’t forget.”Like hot lava spewing from a live volcano, those confessions usually flow from a heart that’s been broken or crushed. Victims of violence, hatred, or even life’s... Rebecca Barlow Jordan Apr 15, 2022