“Conversion is a great and glorious work of God’s power, at once changing the heart, and infusing life into the dead soul; though the grace then implanted more gradually displays itself in some than in others.” – Jonathan Edwards, born on this day in 1703 in East Windsor, CT
Lazy Staff Syndrome
Today’s guest blog comes to us from Tony Morgan, Chief Strategic Officer and founder of The Unstuck Group. I can’t believe I’m writing this article. I had always assumed that Christ-followers would always model a healthy work ethic, especially if they’re paid to engage ministry. My assumption is challenged, though, by a growing culture of laziness infecting many of our … Read More
John Wesley’s Rules for Preachers
Today’s guest post comes to us from Nathan Finn for BetweenTheTimes.com John Wesley (1703-1791) was one of the key leaders of the Evangelical Awakening in Britain during the mid-eighteenth century. Circumstances drove Wesley to adopt itinerant evangelistic preaching, an idea he picked up from his friend and former student George Whitefield. Once Wesley embraced itinerancy, he extended his movement’s influence by … Read More
Ten Observations about the New Testament Church
Today’s guest post comes to us from Scot McKnight, a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. Scot has also authored more than fifty books and is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. A local church has the capacity to adjust itself to its environment and, so long as the … Read More
Ten Reasons Christianity is Declining
Today’s guest post comes to us from David Gushee for ReligionNews.com. The number of Christians and cultural strength of Christianity are both declining in the United States. This decline is noticeable and is affecting church life, culture, and politics. It is also deeply disturbing to most Christians, including me. I could now spend several paragraphs inviting a debate over whether … Read More
Charles Spurgeon on Preaching the Whole Gospel
“It is the whole business of the whole church to preach the whole gospel to the whole world.” – Charles Spurgeon
A. B. Simpson on Being Used By God
“No Christian worker can ever be used of God until the proud self-will is broken, and the heart is ready to yield to God’s every touch, no matter through whom it may come.” A. B. Simpson (1843–1919) was a pastor, revival leader, and the founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Grace & The Millenial’s Work Ethic
Here’s a great post I read recently which discusses the millenial and the impact that grace has on their work ethic. Hard work is no longer cool among young Christians. Although millennials seek to accomplish the most, they are willing to sacrifice the least. They want to change the world–as long as they can stay updated on Instagram. They wish … Read More
What Attracts People Looking for a New Church?
Today’s guest post comes to us from Lauren Markoe for Religion News Service. Read on to discover insights on what attracts people to new houses of worship. Top-notch preaching most attracts people looking for a new place to pray. That’s the conclusion of a new Pew Research Center study, released Tuesday (Aug. 23), which asked 5,000 people about their search for a … Read More
4 Truths and a Lie (When Volunteers Say No)
The following sentence contains a lie — See if you can find it: ** Every time I ask a volunteer to serve at The Journey Church, they always say “YES!” ** Did you see the lie? Before I confess it, let me state what is true in the sentence above: True: I ask volunteers to serve all the time. True: The Journey … Read More