The Protestant Reformation marked an explosive turning point in church history, as it recovered and proclaimed the gospel of saving grace. Its message was that God justifies men in his sight by faith alone. To be saved, a person must place their trust only in what Christ has done for them.
Also See: How the Reformers Give Hope to the Church TodayMost Americans See Halloween as Harmless, But Aren’t Participating
Most have generally positive feelings about Halloween but aren’t dressing up in a costume or welcoming trick-or-treaters to their home.
UMC high court shuts down ‘gracious exit’ measure for departing churches
The United Methodist Church’s highest court has ruled that congregations seeking to leave the denomination over theological differences cannot do so via a church closure provision.
Also See: Lawsuit between SMU and UMC is headed to court againWe tried Christian nationalism in America. It went badly.
Nostalgia for a ‘Christian America’ overlooks the realities of religion in the founding era — which included taxes, jail time, exile and even public hangings for anyone who defied state-run churches.
Mission Center Builds Up African Ministries in Boston Area
A former church building has found new life as a center for cultural exchange and fellowship among Africans in the Diocese of Massachusetts.
The Trap of ‘Results-Oriented’ Leadership
"...when you are a church leader taking your congregation toward new goals, whether it’s an overseas mission, local ministries or church planting, being results-oriented can be counterproductive and even dangerous. It leads organizations to not get the desired results and can ruin relationships and people in the process." Jia Jiang explains.
3 Core Truths True Believers Live By
Living as a true believer in Christ is more than just attending church services or knowing Bible verses by heart. It’s about embodying certain core truths that guide our actions, shape our attitudes, and transform our relationships. These core truths serve as foundational pillars for a Christ-centered life, influencing everything from how we treat others to how we respond to adversity. Let’s explore three essential truths that true believers live by, and how each one impacts the life of faith.
Proper Prep Time When Preaching Multiple Sermons or Lessons a Week
How can you avoid spending too much time preparing sermons and lessons when you have to prepare three or four different ones a week? Josh and Sam reflect on when they had to prepare Sunday morning sermons, Sunday night sermons, Wednesday night teaching sessions, and Sunday school lessons--every week!
We need to sing more than songs of praise
The collection of songs typically sung in Christian churches are heavily weighted towards praise songs. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Also See: Why do we sing in church?
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