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YM Link on Mission mobilizing students to serve in Huntsville, Indianapolis
Josh Meadows said he gets excited about YM Link on Mission each year because it’s a chance to introduce students to missions. But this year there’s double the reason to
12 signs of an authentic Christian found in Scripture
Have you ever questioned your salvation or had someone ask you how they can know for sure they are saved? 1 John 5:13 states, “I write these things to you
Stay Centered, Stay in Your God-given Lane
What thoughts do you dwell on when you see others overcoming obstacles that you just can’t seem to overcome? Why do other organizations like yours seem to be flourishing and
Garland exhorts pastors to be change agents
The 21st century Church must answer two questions: “Who are we?” and “Where are we?” according to church consultant Dan Garland. “The local church pastor is the primary change agent, and
How to Dress For Church
Occasionally I receive comments or questions regarding the way I dress for church. When preaching, I almost always wear a jacket and tie, or maybe a suit (depending on the
Commissioning Instead of Graduating
For years in youth ministry, I have been a part of graduation Sundays when it was time for students to graduate from high school. We always recognized graduates during Sunday
‘Making a Difference’: 35 Mobile-area churches hold 48 outreach events throughout the month of March
Donna Wright said years ago someone invited her to a self-defense class at a martial arts studio, and she went — and learned more than just how to defend herself.
Why Are So Many Churches in Decline Today?
Why are so many churches in decline today? What causes decline in churches? I believe there is more than one cause for decline and each church has its own cause(s).
Sunday School remains ‘primary tool’ for discipleship
Sunday School has a “brand name” that communicates something important in Southern Baptist churches, and Sunday morning groups remain a key to discipleship. That’s the encouragement Ken Braddy, director of
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