On August 18, we begin an 8-week sermon series called Distinctive Discipleship. This has been a 20-month process of prayer, study, and practice to help craft a plan for how we truly make disciples in … Read more
I’m a Southern Baptist. We have a large family cooperating as the largest Protestant denomination. With such an expansive group of churches, it means that we do have a few family crazies that we still … Read more
A few years ago, our family was enduring through one of the most difficult times we had ever experienced. We were sure that God was calling our family to leave our home, our comforts, our … Read more
As we commit to a local church, what happens when we fail to represent Jesus? The Bible is clear on expectations of how we are to confront one another to avoid drifting spiritually. Current Trend … Read more
As a church grows larger, how do you avoid getting lost in the crowd? Our relationships in the church will only grow according to how intentional we are. Current Trend The larger a church becomes, … Read more
While the phrase, “church membership” is not in the Bible, the concept grounds the New Testament message and methods. Devoting yourself to a local church is essential for your soul and helpful for your congregation. … Read more
If you have ever desired to have meaningful Sunday worship experiences with your church, the process starts on Saturday. In fact, if you don’t prepare well, your frantic pace on Sunday can rob you of … Read more
With so many expectations on us, what does committing to a church realistically look like? As we study the early church, we will see God’s intention that the church is to be more than a … Read more
Worship is a weekly time when God’s people gather together to celebrate Jesus. I look forward to these pivotal times of worship every week. Oftentimes, people debate as to whether worship should be geared towards … Read more
Christians live in a time when we are comfortable talking about trivial matters and uncomfortable discussing gospel opportunities. If someone brings up your favorite sports team, you passionately defend their chances. If someone brings up … Read more