Saturday, March 26, 2022

Saturday Lagniappe: 'Church Planters, Let’s be Honest' And More


The truth about church planting never resembles the architect's renderings and the slick “plant with us” pamphlets. The realities can leave you confused and disillusioned. Here are five truths that might keep you keep you sane and in the game.

Starting a New Ministry Project? Then Put these 5 Pillars in Place First
Before you implement a change, you must make sure you have these five supporting pillars in place.

Israel’s Canaanite Conquest Presents a Question with Four Possible Answers
The story doesn’t have to be a stumbling block, but we should approach it with fear and trembling.

Why Liturgy Is Important for Outreach
Whether it has come from hundreds of years of tradition or it’s just from how we are feeling as we put together service elements, we all operate with a plan, and that is what a liturgy is—a plan. And here’s why liturgy is important for the church’s outreach.

FAQ: Does Predestination Mean God Is the Author of Sin?
This question is a struggle for so many. It’s important to keep in mind that there is a distinction—a very important distinction—between God’s active decree and his permissive decree.

Avoiding Difficult People Is Not Christlike Love
For Christians, the issue is especially complicated. Christ’s body on earth is made of human bodies. It’s inevitable that we’ll encounter people we find annoying or depressing or weird or clingy or even downright mean in our small groups or pews. So what’s our prescription? Do we take the path of the meme? The Bible, as ever, offers a better way.

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