The Gay Protest That Encountered the Love of God
Church lovingly welcomes gay protestors at a worship service
“As the pastor of FIRE Church, I just want you to know that you’ll be greeted with the same love and compassion as we always endeavor to show anyone–you are more-than-welcome! You make mention of the ‘hate’ that we show. Yet, in all our years here we’ve only desired to reach out with love to... Continue Reading
Less Than Half Of Churchgoers Know About Membership, Study Suggests
Research questions membership as a "measure of denominational size or reach."
Among constituents of (the 10 largest) denominations, however, only 44 percent say their church offers official membership. Nearly 40 percent of attendees believe these churches do not offer membership, while 17 percent are unsure.
So, You’re Getting a New Pastor
10.5 Don’ts and Do’s You Won’t Hear at His Installation Service.
5. Don’t call your pastor on his day off, unless it is an emergency. If someone has had a heart attack, if the church is on fire, go ahead and call him. Otherwise, leave him alone for things that can just as easily be handled on another day.
Russian Authorities demolish Pentecostal Church
Moscow Orthodox Patriarchate calls for respect for religious
The demolition took place on the night of September 6, on alleged court order. But the community had not been given prior notice. Fears that similar cases may affect other denominations.
Faith in Liberal Christianity?
As Christianity finds fresh life from Latin America to Asia, why is liberal Christianity in America rapidly dying?
In recent decades, liberals have increasingly exchanged the historic theological truths of the faith for what sociologist Christian Smith calls “moralistic, therapeutic deism.” Instead of a message of sin and forgiveness through the work of Christ on the cross, they have communicated a therapeutic message of social action and cultural tolerance. Moreover, their identity often... Continue Reading
Lutherans Latest to Reject New NIV Bible Over Gender Language
Allegation: The inclusive language in NIV 2011 raises questions about the particularity of biblical revelation and undermines the saving revelation of Christ as the promised Savior of humankind.
The New International Version is reported to be the world’s leading contemporary English Bible translation as it is known for being easy to understand. It was announced in 2009 by global ministry Biblica that the popular translation would be revised for the first time in 25 years. The updated NIV was released in 2011 and... Continue Reading
The Mysterious Hand of God in the Global Realignment of Christianity
Out of evil God is bringing good. Nothing, no pastor, priest, bishop or archbishop can stop it. It is happening across North America
This is an example of the direct intervention of an African Anglican archbishop on US soil in order to lay the groundwork and foundation for orthodox Anglicanism on these shores. There is not a thing the US Episcopal Church can do about it. They can grind their teeth, yell, and scream to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Consultative Council about violating boundaries, but it will all fall on deaf ears. The Nigerians have landed
Do You Know the Most Dangerous Person in Your Church?
A church that is teachable brings its leaders joy. A church or church member who is not robs them of joy. It’s that simple
This type of thing has a long legacy. Consider how Diotrephes liked to put himself first and stir up division. How did he do this? He did not submit to the teaching of the Apostles (3 John vv. 9-10). He was unteachable.
Reformation Worship Conference: Timely and Timeless
A conference focusing on Reformed worship that is historic and vibrant.
Combine fellowship around meals, exhibitors, a great bookstore, lasting friendships, and excellent preaching and teaching, and the annual Reformation Worship Conference, hosted by Midway Presbyterian Church is one of the country’s premier fall conferences for those who desire to worship God according to Scripture. If one asks why ministers, elders, and church leaders... Continue Reading
CRC’s new “Covenant for Officebearers” released to the churches without the wording approved by Synod
“You don't make changes like that. You can't! This is only going to further undermine confidence both in Synod, and those who work at 2850.”
“The first clerk of synod, Rev. Thea Leunk, in consultation with executive staff, felt that the first line was redundant,” the email response read. “The revision offered on the floor was not well worded…"
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