The godly lives we are saved for are not confined to relationships in the church. As a people who are charged to introduce others to Jesus, our lives must not hinder those people from meeting Him. Fairest Lord Jesus and O Thank The Lord (Psalm 107) are the songs of preparation with Lord I Lift …
And pray for the welfare of a provincial town of 25000 people. Every time I hear someone invoke Jeremiah 29:7 and pray that business in town will be more profitable I suppress a groan. As if that equates to a biblical concept of welfare. This article by Bliss Spillar outlines the way in which he …
Over the last couple of decades the form of Christian worship that proceeded through a variety of elements (Bible readings, prayers, songs, sermon and sacraments) came to be known as a ‘hymn-sandwich’. That form has given way to what is, in effect, a new traditional order of service. One which is becoming the norm in …
The only change most dead and dying churches want is to see different results from the things they’ve always done. They (collectively) look blankly at you when you suggest their present situation is the certain destination of all the previous steps they’ve been taking. Ron Edmondson offers seven components which are vital for churches that …
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