Traditionally, churches and youth leaders focus on creating and managing events and activities exclusively for teenagers. They develop an experience with each other isolated from the rest of the church and their own families. Indeed, many of us who walk with the Lord today have fond memories of youth group trips and regular weekly meetings,… Continue reading Family and Student Ministry in the Local Church
Friday’s Footnotes Aug 14, 2015
Footnote 1: The Center for Medical Progress released their 6th video on Planned Parenthood’s trade in human body parts. This video featured a compelling testimony of a worker at a Planned Parenthood partner, StemExpress, describing the impact of the bottom line on how PP executed its process. Mothers consent was not rightly acquired and some… Continue reading Friday’s Footnotes Aug 14, 2015
The Teaching and Re-Teaching of Science
As another school year approaches, I wrestle with how my children’s science education will help them to think scientifically. I wonder quite often what I will need to re-teach them at home. While the home must be the first and primary source for teaching, many of us rely on the school system, so I need… Continue reading The Teaching and Re-Teaching of Science
Less Sizzle, More Meat
Someone shared a humorous story on social media. Their elderly grandmother was visiting for a few days. She awoke during the night and went to the kitchen for a drink of water. On the way she saw his laptop open on the floor. Granny thought it was a scale. So, out of curiosity she stood… Continue reading Less Sizzle, More Meat
ChurchandGospel.com is Now Here!
This weeks marks the beginning of a new adventure for Charleston Southern University (CSU) and South Carolina’s churches. In the hope of iron sharpening iron, CSU is crafting the web portal that you are now reading: ChurchandGospel.com.
What is Christian Apologetics, and Why Is It Important?
I grew up attending a Southern Baptist church in the not too distant past. I’m grateful for that church – in it I was saved from my sins, and through it I came to know God more deeply and love God’s written Word. In my time in this church and at church-related events, though, I… Continue reading What is Christian Apologetics, and Why Is It Important?
The Latest PP Video is Released
The Center for Medical Progress has released its latest video exposing Planned Parenthood’s trade in human body parts. It features a former Procurement Technician for a Planned Parenthood Partner, StemExpress. With accompanying records, she describes in detail just how those involved pressure women into the abortion procedure for the sake of the bottom line. Fortunately,… Continue reading The Latest PP Video is Released
I Believe
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
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