Friday, December 27, 2024

Friday's Catch: 'Do Denominations Matter?' And More


Do Denominations Matter?
A majority of pastors with denominational affiliation believe it is vital to be part of a denomination, but a majority also believe that the importance of identifying with a denomination will diminish over the next 10 years.

15 Traps to Avoid If You Lease a Part of Your Church Facility
More churches are leasing parts of their facilities for both ministry and additional income. Likewise, more churches are making big mistakes in the leasing process. Jess and Thom look at 15 of those mistakes. Listening to just a few of these traps could be a game-changer for your congregation.

Ancient 'Mount of Olives' lamp with Jewish Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem
A rare 1,700-year-old lamp with Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Thursday.

Am I Overusing Bible Commentaries?
What’s the right balance of reading the Bible and reading commentaries? How do you move back and forth from text to commentary to benefit from great teachers but not at the neglect of the text of Scripture itself? How do I know if I’m overusing commentaries?

One Simple, Vital Question You Should Ask Immediately After Preaching
Ask this--before the allure of a relaxing Sunday afternoon or the pressures of starting the week on Monday morning win out.

How a humble folk song became the world's best-known carol
At Christmas time, the best-loved of all Christmas carols is Silent Night. This is its story....

3 Things Worship Leaders Must Consider for the Upcoming Year
If you’re not quite in the “resolution” mindset, let me offer a few suggestions of things to consider in upcoming year.

A Dozen Practical Ways to Evangelize
The Bible says: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news” (Rom. 10:15). Scripture commands Christians to tell others about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here are a dozen practical ways to do this.
When we read "preaching in the open air," the image of a street corner evangelist with a bullhorn megaphone may come to mind. Open air preaching, however, includes preaching outdoors in a variety of settings such as the Greek amphitheater of a city park, an open-air chapel at a campground, at a church picnic in a public picnic area, at a street party in a community neighborhood, and the like.
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