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The Pastoral Journey
By Rev. Dr. Ross Kingham INTRODUCTION Until the beginning of the twentieth century, the concept of the soul was a mainstay in the understanding of persons that was advanced by theologians and philosophers and accepted by most people who took the time to reflect on the matter. All this changed quite rapidly in the early […]
A Churchless Faith
For immediate release by Alan Jamieson Why do long-standing committed members of evangelical, Pentecostal and charismatic churches leave? What happens to their faith afterwards? How can church leaders better deal with this problem? Baptist pastor and sociologist Alan Jamieson of Wellington, New Zealand has studied this phenomena for many years and provides thoughtful answers to […]
Support Your Local Pastors
By Rev. Michael G. Hurd Delivered November 18, 2001 Sardis Baptist Church – Charlotte, NC Sermon Text – 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 Title Idea – MOVIE – from http://us.imdb.com Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) Starring: James Garner as Sheriff Jason McCullough Plot Outline: In the old west, a man becomes a sheriff just for the […]
Church Next?
The most stimulating book I have read in recent months is ” CHURCH NEXT – quantum changes in Christian ministry” by Eddie Gibbs and Ian Coffey.(IVP ) Here is my summary of the main points. 1. “We are all fishing in the same pond and the pond is getting smaller.” 1.1. They draw a distinction […]
The Ten Greatest Preachers Of The Twentieth Century
Note from Rowland Croucher: Dear friends, Here ¢â‚¬â„¢s a list of preachers who have inspired more preaching-pastors than any others in the 20th century. I ¢â‚¬â„¢ve read sermons from all of them ¢â‚¬“ and adapted quite a few for my own preaching ¢â‚¬ ¦ [If you’re interested in listening to James Stewart ( ¢â‚¬ËœThe Wind of the Spirit ¢â‚¬â„¢) and W […]
A Thousand Marbles
I’m a ham radio operator and when I heard the following story coming over the air waves, it really made me think! “Well, Tom, it sure sounds like you’re busy with your job. I’m sure they pay you well but it’s a shame you have to be away from home and your family so much. […]
Church Health And Church Growth
Ken Smith wrote in message . > >The idea that a church must hire a man who has many gifts and that his > >success is measured by how many “laymen” can be persuaded to attend his > >activities is unbiblical. > > Do you and Dudley realy believe that we shouldn’t be judging the […]
Coping With Change
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Service Of Healing And Wholeness To Clergy (Nsw)
In case this info is of interest and otherwise unknown to you Rowland – Ron ——- Forwarded message follows ——- I am sending this message to both Stephen Webb & to the Insights list. I have been mentioning to Stephen along the way of my interest in Christian wholeness and healing and have suggested a […]
Your Church Is Newsworthy
You have many good things going on in your church that your community should know about. Getting the good news out will be easier and more successful if you learn to work effectively with the news media. This means looking at the activities of your church through the eyes of the news professionals and seeing […]
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