Pastors / Leadership

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  What is the Gift of Prophecy and Does it Still Exist Today? This gift is still relevant in the church today and should be embraced as well as the other spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Romans 12:6. Heather Riggleman Sep 17, 2021
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  Why White Christians Should Be Pursuers of Racial Reconciliation As white Americans, seeing people that look like us in the media, books, and our skin color is not a factor in our lives. But this is not true for all people. We can’t let our privilege hold us back from...
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  How and Why Should the Church Support Foster and Adoption Families? Adoption is not necessarily easy, but the Lord does not call us to easy. He calls us to obedience. If God has called someone to adopt, then He will equip them and support them in the process. We get to play...
• 5 Reasons Jesus Submitted to Baptism John preached and baptized near the Jordan River and called for people to repent. They flocked to the desert to hear a new, refreshing message. His preaching pricked their hearts and brought them to the... Barbara Latta Sep 13, 2021
• Why Is Christianity Perceived to Be a ‘White Man’s Religion’? While there is a widely held belief that following Jesus is restricted to white men, this is not found in God’s Word. The Lord created all people in His image and desires all people to enter a saving...
• Why Did Jesus Wash Feet and What Can We Learn From It? Jesus washing feet does have a purpose. It would teach the disciples about a new way of life that he was going to usher in with his death and resurrection. Becky Weber Sep 10, 2021
• 7 Things to Think about before Firing Your Pastor With a half-century of observing similar dealings from church leaders, I would like to say a few things to these deacons and other church leaders who are contemplating asking their pastor for his... Joe McKeever Sep 08, 2021
• Shipwrecks, Prisons & Divisions: Was Paul a Missionary Failure? Imagine planning a mission trip for a group from your church, and you end up shipwrecked or in jail in some foreign country. Wouldn't you think something had gone horribly wrong?
• Is the Perseverance of the Saints a Biblical Concept? The phrase "perseverance of the saints" captures a core biblical concept: what our salvation is secured in, and how we can trust in it. Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith Sep 07, 2021
• 12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Affliction Giving thanks helps us focus on God in our affliction, steers us away from complaining, strengthens our faith, and brings glory to Jesus. There are many things we can give thanks for when we suffer, but here... Mark Altrogge Sep 06, 2021
• One Trick of the Enemy That Is Trapping Too Many Christians Most people who are believers are fully aware that we are immersed in a spiritual battle with the enemy we know as Satan. You are probably very familiar with Ephesians 6:12.“For our struggle is not against...
• Here I Am Lord: 5 Ways to Be Used by God Do you want to be used by God? The good news is that God wants to use you! That has been his plan all along. So, when we pray for the Lord to use us, we are asking him to do something he already wants to do....