Pastors / Leadership

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  3 Right Ways and 3 Wrong Ways to Respond to LGBTQ+ People How can we, as believers who espouse Biblical tenants, exude Christ to all people, including those in the LGBTQ+ community? Let me suggest three right ways and three wrong ways. Denise Kohlmeyer Nov 03, 2022
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  How Can We Reach Gen-Z and Encourage Them in Christ? There may have never been a generation yet with such a capacity to love and create unity, but they are falling away because of misconceptions and clear answers that the Bible has to offer. How can we step...
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  Is Celebrating Halloween a Sin? In thinking through this, I am not going to give you my personal convictions, but here are some questions to simply ask as your make decisions. It is likely not going to be an all in or all out scenario....
• 3 Practical Tips for Leading a Great Bible Study Leading a Bible study is a great privilege and honor. When we invite others to join in learning and growing in the truth of the love of Christ, we bring them on the journey of increasing in the knowledge of...
• Do We Have to Go to Church to Be Christian? We’ve known for years that church attendance is declining. Gallup polls show church attendance was roughly 73 percent in 1937 and remained around 70 percent until the 2000s, when numbers took a sharp dip and...
• 5 Lessons We Can Learn about Faith from Joshua and Caleb The story of Joshua and Caleb is one of the most powerful and provoking stories found in the Old Testament. It is filled with lessons that we can learn about faith and put into practice today. Becky Harling Oct 27, 2022
• 8 Things You Might Not Know about Romans The book of Romans holds a significant place in my faith journey. God used a women’s Bible study through this gospel-saturated book to bring me to salvation in Jesus Christ. Although my parents loved Jesus... Kathy Howard Oct 26, 2022
• Does the Bible Predict Nuclear War? Dear Roger,The war between the Ukraine and Russia—as well as Vladimir Putin’s threats about using nuclear technology—concerns me greatly. Are nuclear weapons mentioned in the Bible?Sincerely, AdamDear... Dr. Roger Barrier Oct 26, 2022
• Why Did Jesus Say to Grab a Sword? “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Matthew 5:44“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” -...
• 3 Things That May Surprise You about Excommunication While excommunication may sound harsh, as Jesus defines it, this form of discipline has a very constructive role. Here is what the Bible says about churches doing excommunication in a healthy way. Rev. Kyle Norman Oct 21, 2022
• 3 Things Pastors and Leaders Must Never Forget One of the truths of leadership is that you cannot always say whatever you want to say because your words matter. The big reason your words matter is because they have influence. If people are listening and...
• 6 Ways to Be Missional on Halloween You don't have to give out candy to be a safe home for the kids in the neighborhood. Halloween is a day that invites mischief. Kids need to know there is a safe home in the neighborhood they can go to if... Michelle S. Lazurek Oct 19, 2022