“An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, … Read More
Five Decisions that Helped Turn Around My Small Town Church
Today’s guest post comes to us from Travis Stephens for ChristianityToday.com. The small town church where I serve as Executive Pastor will turn 12 years old this year. In those 12 years we’ve experienced incredible growth in many different areas. We’ve seen hundreds of people experience salvation and take their next step through baptism. We’ve seen our giving increase tenfold. … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Pray for More Harvesters
“He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is so great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers for his fields.” – Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT)
Wiersbe on Trusting in God
“Trusting God means thinking and acting according to God’s word in spite of circumstances, feelings, or consequences.” – Warren W. Wiersbe, American pastor, Bible teacher, author and conference speaker
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Sunday Scripture: Doing God’s Work
“Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” – Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT)
Fuller on Being Vigilant
“We need to know the wiles of the devil and not be ignorant of his devices.” – Charles E. Fuller, Pioneer Broadcaster and Educator April 25, 1887 – March 18, 1968
Fuller on Discovering Jesus in Others
“If you are looking for Christ in folks you will not be dwelling on their faults.” – Charles E. Fuller, Pioneer Broadcaster and Educator April 25, 1887 – March 18, 1968
Sunday Scripture: The Pastor’s Role
“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” – Ephesians 4:12 (NLT)
Fuller on the Need for Holiness in Modern-Day Christians
“O God, give us men who are glued to Jehovah! Men of action who abhor what is evil, and cleaving unto that which is good.” – Charles E. Fuller, Pioneer Broadcaster and Educator April 25, 1887 – March 18, 1968