Church Leaders Update

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  If Gratitude Is Life-Changing, What about Ingratitude? We often talk about the benefits of gratitude, but let’s look at 5 things the Bible teaches about ingratitude. Being thankful isn’t just a trend; it’s a command.   Lisa Appelo Nov 26, 2019
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  How Can One Church Uplift Another Church in the Neighborhood? Across America, if you look closely, whether in urban centers or rural settings, you’ll find a neighborhood church on nearly every major street corner. That church, no matter how humble it may seem,... Wendell Vinson Nov 26, 2019
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  How Do I Explain Who Jesus Is to a Non-Believer? Type the question “Who is Jesus?” into your computer search bar, and you’ll find 622,000,000 results. That’s well over half a billion answers! Christians know there is so much... Donna Jones Nov 26, 2019
• 6 Signs You're Worshipping Celebrities as False Idols We make a really big deal of celebrities. Understandably, this inclination springs from being made to worship. But only one God is worthy. Here are 6 signs you may need to refocus. Chad Napier Nov 26, 2019
• How to Be the Bridge : Practical Steps to Racial Reconciliation Racial reconciliation has been a hot topic in recent years, not just in Christian circles. The phrase itself may evoke a range of emotions in people, but at its heart the practice of racial reconciliation is... Bethany Pyle Nov 19, 2019
• 3 Compelling Reasons a Former Atheist Chooses Christianity When professor, author, and former atheist Mary Jo Sharp considered stepping away from Christianity to return to atheism, three things solidified her faith. Mary Jo Sharp Nov 19, 2019
• How Does Biblical Sabbath Apply in Today's 24-7 World? While we aren't bound to Old Testament Sabbath, it still has plenty to teach us about how to live. Here are 5 practical reasons to embrace a regular time of holy rest. Dale Chamberlain Nov 19, 2019
• What Skills Does a Bi-Vocational Pastor Need? Many pastors choose bi-vocational, and it can be challenging. Here are the skills they'll need (like every full-time pastor) and some additional skills that will help them thrive in their bi-vo journey. Joe McKeever Nov 19, 2019
• Why Should Fathers Be Proactive about the Shortage of Young Men in Church? If your church is anything like mine, males between the ages of 18 and 50 are scarce. We don’t have a large congregation, but this age group is so sparse that in past years a male over the age of 50 has... Chad Napier Nov 12, 2019
• What Is Scientology? Everything Christians Should Know As Christians, it's important we're aware of beliefs and practices of Scientology; so we're prepared to share the freedom and truth of Christianity as an offering of grace. Here are the basic tenets... Alyssa Roat Nov 12, 2019
• Why the Continual Drift toward Pharisaism? Why do we make rules that aren't biblical and judge others when they don't meet our expectations? Joe McKeever Nov 12, 2019
• 8 Urgent Insights on Gen Z that Every Pastor Needs to Know There may be a ministry “seismic shift” headed toward the American church. A seismic shift can be defined as sudden or dramatic change that happens in a very short period of time. Pastors and other... Mel Walker Nov 12, 2019