Tag: church

Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

It’s October 31, and I had a conversation with someone today about whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. More specifically, we were discussing the ways that Christians tend to argue their case for or against our involvement in the candied festivities. It seems like most of the Christians we know don’t deny that the holiday has… Continue reading Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

Tradition and modern innovation: How can churches achieve balance

In the ever-changing world of religious institutions, churches find themselves at a crossroads. They are grappling with the age-old dilemma: How can they maintain the cherished traditions while embracing the winds of modern innovation?  This balancing act is no simple task and demands careful consideration. In this article, we will explore the challenges and potential… Continue reading Tradition and modern innovation: How can churches achieve balance

Prayer Requests from a Church in Israel – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

The following is from a church in Israel that Nanci and I attended years ago. We got to know the founder and pastor, and I believe this information to be trustworthy: And here are more prayer requests this church sent last week: Photo: Pexels Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Prayer Requests… Continue reading Prayer Requests from a Church in Israel – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

The Cheapest Dream in Town

Playing Powerball is popular in America. The jackpots grow these days to outrageous dollar amounts. Most people hope to win it. There was one such winner last night from California. They won $1.73 Billion. That’s, of course, if they take the annuity option, and yes, they have to pay federal and state taxes first. Otherwise,… Continue reading The Cheapest Dream in Town

Are churches growing or are Christians just shifting?

This is a guest post from Steven McCready of Riverview Church in Western Australia, reposted from Steve McAlpine. I’m writing this to my brothers and sisters, the pastors of the churches in Perth. I am a guest in this great city, and I consider it an honour to co-labour with you in this great work. As I enter my third… Continue reading Are churches growing or are Christians just shifting?

What are the 95 Theses of the Reformation?

Reformation Day is just around the corner (October 31st)! In light of that, my goal with this article is to explore what sparked the Reformation and what we can learn of Martin Luther’s theology in his writing of the “95 Theses”. The 95 Theses is often believed to be a long list of grievances Luther… Continue reading What are the 95 Theses of the Reformation?

How Should the Church Respond to Gender Confusion? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Note from Randy: This is the seventh and final guest blog in our series on gender and sexuality. Though this article is written for pastors, it has practical applications for all believers. Author Jesse Johnson, who leads The Master’s Seminary Washington DC location, lays out a compelling case for why he believes the LGBQT movement is another… Continue reading How Should the Church Respond to Gender Confusion? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

How to correct our churchmates in a Christian way

We all had to deal with correcting someone we care about in our church community at some point.   In reality,  it is a sensitive subject. No one likes being the ‘bad guy’ pointing out someone else’s mistakes.  Here is the thing— ignoring the issue does not make it go away. Letting things slide can sometimes… Continue reading How to correct our churchmates in a Christian way

Women leading the early church?

By Elizabeth Prata It’s spiritually grieving to see so much false teaching and wrong doctrine on Twitter (AKA “X”). Satan certainly does use social media to his advantage, doesn’t he. One flavor of wrong doctrine these days has to do with women’s roles in the church. Feminism since the 1960s has crept into the church… Continue reading Women leading the early church?