Growing pains. I see many churches that are bemused by the fact that they’re pretty much dead, and generally all of them see no relationship between their conscious refusal to grow and their current situation. It’s a complete mystery to them how they’ve ended up this way. Usually you’re where you are because that’s the …
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Having the capacity to talk a lot brings certain pitfalls that I’m conscious of slipping into from time to time. Ray Ortlund helpfully lays out the type of speech that leaders should keep in mind in their efforts to cultivate a gospel culture. 1. Wisdom Saying only Christ-honoring, life-giving things. Always asking oneself, “Do the words …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 50 Chapter 31 – Of Synods and Councils I. For the better government and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils. II. As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers and other fit persons to consult …
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