Saturday, December 09, 2023

Saturday Lagniappe: '8 Reasons The Church is a Light in a Troubled World' And More


8 Reasons The Church is a Light in a Troubled World
The church can be a light in a troubled world as long as its leaders ad members are faithful to the message and teaching of Christ and do not let politics and the pursuit of power crowd out his message and teaching in their hearts and their lives.

Don’t Ask Who Your Neighbor Is. Ask Who You Are.
Matt Martens explias how the Parable of the Good Samaritan "can help us understand the depths of our obligation to love others."

Tim Alberta on evangelical extremism and the pastors who profit from it
‘These are not dupes; these are not true believers.’

8 Things You Must Do To Be Picked Over Others For A Leadership Position
Few things are as satisfying as when you select someone for a leadership position and then they not only succeed, but thrive in the role. When this happens, not only does it relieve stress but your organization has sustainability in that area of responsibility and is something you can build around.

5 Best Practices For Leading Worship For A Funeral
How do we lead worship for a funeral? If you’ve ever been asked to lead worship for a funeral service, you know just how daunting it can be. How do we go about leading the music for such a pivotal, emotional event in so many peoples’ lives? How do we plan and prepare music that will comfort and strengthen a grieving family?

Over 100 Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry
God gave Jesus at Christmas because of love! And because we love you, here are over 100 Christmas ideas for children’s ministry! Enjoy!

Establishing a New Rhythm for Church Communication
It’s time to assess your rhythm for church communication and establish next steps toward a new rhythm that’s effective for your local church.

VOICES: The 10 irrational laws of serving
Think about the people who have impacted your life the most. Were they individuals who solely focused on their own success, or were they people who selflessly served others? Those who give generously of themselves without seeking attention often leave the most significant impact!

Title VI Must be Revised
Title IV is the disciplinary process for members of the clergy, including bishops. Its failings have been much in church news recently, especially concerning bishops.

Study: Most Americans are spiritual but a growing number say they are not religious
Among the spiritual but not religious, 38% say religion does more harm than good, while just 7% of religious Americans share this view.

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