Are We Headed For A Crash? Reflections On The Current State of Evangelical Worship
Performancism: The worship leader as the performer. The congregation as the audience. The sanctuary as the concert hall.
Sing songs people know (or can learn easily). Sing them in congregational keys. Sing and celebrate the power, glory, and salvation of God. Serve your congregation. Saturate them with the word of God. Get your face off the big screen…Err on the side of including as many people as possible in what’s going on. Keep... Continue Reading
Teen Mania Turmoil Continues
One of only six independent board members resigned this week from Teen Mania, one of the nation’s largest Christian youth ministries
WORLD’s previous story was the result of extensive interviews with current and former employees, and a review of internal documents and recent IRS Form 990s available on Guide Star. Luce blamed the article on former employees eager to bad-mouth the organization. He wrote to Teen Mania alumni a lengthy response to the article, saying it contained... Continue Reading
Kirk In Pre-emptive Strike Against Biblical Evangelicals
The Church of Scotland has issued a call for discipline of those congregations and ministers who do not ordain women to eldership
“This attack on evangelicals is a pre-emptive strike anticipating the debate on the acceptance of practicing homosexuals on Wednesday. Brand opponents as “grumbling grunters” and you can ignore their appeal to Scripture and the unbroken tradition of the historic church. In a few years time you can demand that they toe the line or leave!”... Continue Reading
NRB Splits with Publisher over Pro-Gay Book
WaterBrook Multnomah has resigned from the National Religious Broadcasters over a controversial new book published by the same company under a different trade name
NRB is an industry association of mostly radio and television broadcasters, but it also includes some major Christian publishing houses. Its code of ethics states, “I will refrain from any sexual conduct or life-style, such as homosexuality or adultery, which is inconsistent with Scripture, or any promotion of the same.” (WNS)–The publisher of numerous... Continue Reading
First Round Freedom Win for Dordt College and Cornerstone University Against HHS Mandate
A federal court issued an order halting enforcement of the HHS mandate against Dordt College in Iowa and Cornerstone University in Michigan
ADF attorneys represent the colleges in a lawsuitchallenging the administration’s mandate that forces employers, regardless of their religious or moral convictions and under threat of heavy penalties, to provide insurance coverage for pills and procedures that many Christians oppose. The two colleges object to the government’s conclusion that they are not sufficiently religious to qualify... Continue Reading
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Admits Its First Muslim Student
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary acknowledged it has admitted a Muslim to one of its doctoral programs
“This young man asked about the Ph.D. program, and I told him we don’t normally admit non-born-again believers to the seminary, but there is no reason we can’t,” said Paige Patterson, Southwestern’s president. Patterson said that as many as 80 people work on archaeological digs, and only about a quarter come from Southwestern, so it... Continue Reading
Belhaven University Receives $4 Million Gift for New Student Housing
Construction for $8 million high-end apartments will begin this summer on Belhaven University’s campus
This significant gift came at a critical time for Belhaven students, when housing was at capacity last fall due to increased enrollment. Dr. Parrott adds, “For over a year we have talked, dreamed, worked and prayed for additional housing that would allow us to house more students on campus, but do so in a unique,... Continue Reading
8 Common Misconceptions about Employment Liability
Your church could get sued if you don't know and follow the law.
Lawsuits alleging wrongful employment practices are the fastest-growing area of civil litigation today. Unfortunately, many churches and ministries are unaware of the legal risks they face as employers. Mistaken assumptions about employment law can add to the risks. Protect your organization by asking an employment law attorney to review your ministry’s practices. Lawsuits alleging... Continue Reading
But Have Not Prayer
A major way we abide in Christ is through prayer
If we have multitudes of people, but have not prayer, we have nothing but an unarmed, nonthreatening army. And if we have a wide offering of programs, tailored to every age and interest, but have not prayer, we accomplish nothing that will endure. If people tithe and give all that they have, and spend countless... Continue Reading
New ARP Scholarships Available at RTS Charlotte
Scholarships are made possible by the gift of Glenwood ARP Church upon the sale of its church land and property
RTS Charlotte and the ARP denomination have a rich and long-standing relationship, with RTS boasting four full-time faculty members ordained in the ARP, numerous students who are ARP interns, and many alumni now serving in ARP churches. The investment that Glenwood ARP is making in RTS and in ARP seminary students will have great impact... Continue Reading
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