Churchgoers Value Time Alone with God, Practice Varies
Most Protestant churchgoers spend time alone with God at least daily, but what they do in …
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How Does a Pastor Respond To: ‘When is My Child Ready for Baptism?’
“When is my child ready for baptism?” This is a great question and one I have …
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Why Churches Die, Part 6: They fail to reach their community
Many years ago, I was called by God and His congregation in Monterey Park, California, to …
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Why Churches Die, Part 5: They are content ‘doing’ church instead of ‘being’ the Church
We live in a fast-paced society. Churches easily become caught up in the routine of running …
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Raising the Level of Discipleship in a Declined Church
Note: This is a follow-up article to Why Churches Die, Part 4: They Focus on Transformed …
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The Great Adventure of Revitalization
It’s a bit cliché, but it’s true: A song changed my life. In the summer of …
Why Churches Die, Part 4: They Focused on Transformed Behavior, Not Transformed Lives
Old Earl* is like many long-time church members who are at the church every time the …
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Why Churches Die, Part 3: Not Applying God’s Word to Their Lives
The lights came on that day in eighth-grade Physical Science class. Our teacher/coach/driver’s ed instructor pushed …
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Depression and Replanting
I am a replanting pastor and I struggle with depression. I don’t think leading a replant …
The Importance of Healthy Ministering Touch
“Touch” is a sticky topic, not only in our culture as a whole, but also in …