Studying church history does more for the church than provide sermon illustrations. Church history allows us to learn from those who’ve gone before us so that we might benefit from their experiences and avoid their failures. Consider this example. In recent years, creeds have gotten a bad name. Opponents have labeled them oppressive, intolerant, divisive,… Continue reading I Believe
Category: Life in the Church
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SC Baptist Convention Hosts Conference on Responding to Same Sex Marriage
The South Carolina Baptist Convention will be hosting a conference this week on how churches should respond to Same Sex Marriage issues. The free webinar, Ministry in a Post-Marriage Culture Webinar, will air Thur, Aug 13 2:00 PM ET. The line-up is solid, and it looks like a must attend event for SC Pastors!
Christian Leadership according to 1 Cor 4:15
Believers in the Corinthian church misunderstood Christian leadership. Various men served among them, including Paul, Apollos, and Peter. However, some in the church became so enamored with human gifts and personalities that they exalted some leaders over others. As a result, the church divided into factions. In 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 we find a portion of… Continue reading Christian Leadership according to 1 Cor 4:15
Being Discipled to Make Disciples who Make Disciples
Despite the great flurry of activity that marks our local church gatherings, we quite often fail to produce disciples who make disciples. That is, while the heart of the church’s mission is to make disciples (Matt 28:16–20), the work of our churches and the individuals who comprise a local church usually reflect a number of… Continue reading Being Discipled to Make Disciples who Make Disciples