Churches can have all sorts of assumptions about what the people who visit or regularly attend them want, and then tailor themselves to meet that felt need. And then share the Gospel. Sort of a Jesus ‘bait and switch.’ This post doesn’t take issue with excellence, but makes a heartfelt observation about what is important. …
Song: The Love Of The Father Welcome: Call to Worship Song: In Christ Alone Prayer Of Confession Song: Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 26 Song: Now To The King Of Heaven Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 – The Apostle Paul explains the certainty of Christian suffering in the …
The good news proclaimed at the Reformation in 1517 is still good news in 2017 and beyond. Which is why the Reformation will never really be over, or a thing of the past. From Michael Reeves on why the Reformation still matters: Almost certainly, what confuses people into thinking that the Reformation is a bit …
Karl Vaters observes that there are plenty of extras that commend themselves as necessary for congregations to grow in the ministry and mission. Rather than focus on these, he commends local churches focus instead on the basics – without which no amount of extras will help. Don’t spend your time on cool new ideas until …
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