Church Leaders Update

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  Memorize These 14 Biblical Verses to Address and Overcome Racism The issue of racism is currently forefront in our nation and around the world. As Christians, we have a responsibility to respond to any situation in our world—not with our own point of view, but with a... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Jul 14, 2020
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  15 Verses to Inspire Us to Pursue Unity God’s design for humanity is goodness, fruitfulness, and harmony. As followers of Christ, despite the broken and evil affairs of the world, we still have the unique opportunity to promote unity, foster... Pamela Palmer Jul 07, 2020
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  4 Important Things to Know about What Privilege Does NOT Mean Privilege is defined as “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.” It’s something that not everyone has access to. Privilege gives us advantages,... Amanda Idleman Jul 07, 2020
• Can We Just Pray Away Injustice? Let’s face it, the world we live in is full of injustice. People are becoming separated from God on an astronomical level. It is heartbreaking and sends out a call for Christians to do something. But what... Ashley Hooker Jul 07, 2020
• 5 ‘M’ Questions to Be a Peacemaker in Turbulent Times I’m hard-pressed to think of another season in my lifetime when I’ve felt more compelled to work toward and pray for peace. The stress in our culture is palpable, as we struggle to deal with natural... Tony Merida Jul 07, 2020
• Listening to Our Brothers and Sisters This past week, I sat down with six black members of our church for the purpose of listening and learning. The conversation was captured on video and was then used in place of the previously planned message... Dr. James Emery White Jun 30, 2020
• Should I Plan for the Future in Light of the Second Coming? Live your life for the honor and glory of God. Do your duty—but do it with a constant awareness that the Day of the Lord may arrive at any moment, like a thief in the night. Jimmy Evans Jun 30, 2020
• 5 Things Not to Do When Transitioning from Quarantine Everything was going smoothly. The theme, “We’re all in this together,” played over and over on TV. And I was fine with it, as long as we all stayed in agreement. The beginning of quarantine ushered in... Kristine Brown Jun 30, 2020
• Does Christian Liberty Look Like 4th of July Independence? As June slips into July and your neighbors begin stockpiling firecrackers to shoot off as soon as you’ve fallen asleep, our minds shift to thoughts of freedom, independence, and liberty. In anticipation of... Amy Noel Green Jun 30, 2020
• Does the Prosperity Gospel Seek God or Money? Hundreds of thousands of Christians are exposed to the prosperity gospel (false doctrine) teachings weekly. This can cause a great many to walk away from the faith when they discover that God does not reward... Hope Bolinger Jun 30, 2020
• How Did Jesus Bring People Together More Than Ever Before? The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly the great unifier of humankind. When we look through the lens of the gospel, although we still see everything that is unique about someone, those distinctions no longer... Robert Hampshire Jun 23, 2020
• Can We Have the Conversation? Gathers All Races to the Table Author Brenda Darby discusses ideas for establishing 'table talks' on unity using her new book Can We Have the Conversation? A Spiritual Multicultural Approach to Racial Reconciliation. David Sanford Jun 23, 2020