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Book Review: The Power and Practice of the Church |
Jonathan P. Davis |
John P. Lathrop, The Power and Practice of the Church: God, Discipleship, and Ministry. Guest review by Jonathan P. Davis. |
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6 KB |
Living Out Creation |
Mike J. Knowles |
Recognizing our creatureliness humbles us and teaches us to praise our Creator. |
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7 KB |
The Meaning of Life |
Mike J. Knowles |
A devotional about what is most important. |
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6 KB |
Is the Church Equipped to Minister to Homosexuals? |
Robert McKigney |
Pastor McKigney talks about how his own testimony is proof that the local church can help those recovering from living in homosexuality. |
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5 KB |
Book Review: The Baptism With the Holy Spirit |
Wayne Warner |
Verna M. Linzey, The Baptism With the Holy Spirit: The Reception of the Holy Spirit as Confirmed by Speaking in Tongues. Guest review by Wayne Warner. |
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3 KB |
Staff and Salary: Part 2 |
Dan Reiland |
Continuing with the second part of this mini-series on staff and salary by Dan Reiland, we'll cover: the wrong reasons to increase salary, key issues in setting the first salary, and key issues to consider when increasing a salary. As you pray and do your homework, this will help you as you design your compensation plan for your church. |
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13 KB |
Staff and Salary: Part 1 |
Dan Reiland |
What people get paid is a sensitive and personal topic. It is no different for church staff, and particularly so for pastors who often live under standards and scrutiny higher than of volunteers. This mini-series from Dan Reiland will dive into a candid look at this practical and often complicated topic. |
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10 KB |
Hezekiah's Pattern for Praying |
WEA RLC |
Special Article for the 2007 International Day of Prayer for the Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Added November 11, 2007. |
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7 KB |
Your Faith: Its' Miraculous Origin, Work, And Destination |
Charles Carrin |
Trust is not something that comes on its own. Where does it come from, how does it work, what does trust in God accomplish? |
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15 KB |
Church Politics: Part 2 |
Dan Reiland |
Church politics is alive and well but you have the opportunity to significantly reduce it, if not nearly eliminate it in your church. Whether it's a big problem or you just need to stay proactive, this two part series will help you! |
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10 KB |
Church Politics: Part 1 |
Dan Reiland |
Church politics is alive and well but you have the opportunity to significantly reduce it, if not nearly eliminate it in your church. Whether it's a big problem or you just need to stay proactive, this two part series will help you! |
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12 KB |
Successful or Fruitful? |
Dan Reiland |
Are we measuring success in ministry the wrong way? |
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9 KB |
What Is Driving Your Behavior: A Thinking Man's Guide |
Rev. Don Allen, Jr. |
This workbook helps us study our behavior and compare it to what God wants for us. |
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83 KB |
The Gospel of Judas: Monster or kitten? |
Rob Haskell |
Written in April 2006, this article says Christians have nothing to fear from the discovery of this ancient Gnostic manuscript. |
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15 KB |
Book Review: The Connecting Church |
Reviewed by H. Murray Hohns |
Pastor Mur reviews Randy Frazee, The Connecting Church (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001) |
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4 KB |
Remember the Basics: A Thinking Man's Guide |
Rev. Don Allen, Jr. |
This study workbook provides a reminder about the importance of the spiritual discipline of prayer and Bible study, having a biblical attitude, and our commitments. |
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147 KB |
Christmas 2006: Peace and Unity through Jesus Christ |
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin |
Remembering those Christians who have suffered and are suffering today for the sake of Jesus. |
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5 KB |
Pentecostalism's Future: Where Do We Go Now? |
J. Lee Grady (April 28, 2006) |
Charisma editor Lee Grady says that we must reclaim the spiritual fire we've lost. |
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6 KB |
Beyond Understanding |
H. Murray Hohns |
Pastor Mur reminds us a little about what Heaven is like. |
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6 KB |
Review: Coming to Life |
Reviewed by H. Murray Hohns |
Todd M Rutkowski, Coming to Life: The Journey to Identity, Passion and Purpose (VMI Publishers, 2004). |
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2 KB |
Confident Belief: What Does it Mean to Know Truth? |
Rick Wade |
In this guest article from Probe Ministries, Rick Wade introduces us to modernity and postmodernity and says that neither really offers a way forward to understanding God's truth as revealed in the person of Jesus. Added August 29, 2006. |
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32 KB |
Mighty Men of Valor |
Don Allen, Jr. |
A Bible study workbook for "Developing Godly men within our Families and Churches." Added August 8, 2006. |
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220 KB |
Christians Coping With Grief |
Don Allen, Jr. |
A workbook for coping with the grief of loss. Added June 6, 2006. |
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109 KB |
Review: Kingdom Works |
Reviewed by H. Murray Hohns |
Bart Campolo, Kingdom Works (Servant Publications, 2001). Added May 9, 2006. |
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Islam and the birth of Christ |
Anthony McRoy |
What do Muslims believe about the birth of Jesus, and how is it different from what Christians believe? Added March 16, 2006. |
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Religious Liberty: From 2005 into 2006 |
Elizabeth Kendal |
A report on the state of religious liberty from the World Evangelical Alliance. Added February 6, 2006. |
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Beware of Professional Christians |
Dan Reiland |
Christian Leadership: "We are a local church not a cruise ship!" Getting and keeping an outward-focus. |
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Leader's Authority |
Dan Reiland |
Christian Leadership: Where does your authority come from? Your answer to that question makes a difference. |
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The Modern Day Warrior (Pressure is Pressure) |
Dan Reiland |
Christian Leadership: This guest article asks how we are reacting to pressure today and guides us to see how to overcome it. |
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Review Preach the Word |
Reviewed by Thomas G. Long |
A review of Aldwin Ragoonath's book Preach the Word: A Pentecostal Approach |
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Review Preach the Word |
Reviewed by Brian C. Stiller |
A review of Aldwin Ragoonath's book Preach the Word: A Pentecostal Approach |
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Celebrate the Equipping Church |
Charlene Armitage |
Every church has an awesome privilege of supporting, encouraging, training, and equipping each person to fulfill their God-given purpose |
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Online Evangelism in a Secular Culture |
Andrew Halloway |
How can we use the internet to effectively introduce people to Jesus? |
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The Power of the First Move |
Dan Reiland |
There is a powerful dynamic set in motion when someone takes the first move. |
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Small Group Shift? |
Dan Reiland |
Paying attention to what really matters in small groups will allow them to become the community we all want and need. |
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Review Your Best Life Now |
Reviewed by H. Murray Hohns |
Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now (Warner Faith, 2004). Added December 18, 2004. |
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Oxygen Masks |
Kevin M. Williams |
A story of justice and judgment from the life of Jesus. |
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Leadership and Gardening |
Dan Reiland |
There are important lessons to be learned about leadership in the garden. |
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Growing a Church or Impacting a Community? |
Dan Reiland |
There is a difference between being focused on church growth and being dedicated to influencing society. |
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Ministry and Money Part 1: Why People Give |
Dan Reiland |
"I hope to give some insight into the reasons people give and hopefully encourage you in this challenging area of leadership." |
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"How to Encourage Yourself in the LORD" |
Jeff Doles |
Learn from biblical David how to be encouraged in God and overcome discouraging circumstances. |
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101 KB |
Leadership and Skim Boarding |
Dan Reiland |
"This summer, while on vacation I learned how to skim board and throughout the sometimes painful process of learning I was reminded of some very important leadership principles that are often overlooked." |
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Review: War on the Saints |
Linda Williams |
Linda Williams urges you to read a book she feels has been overlooked by the church for too long. |
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"Hebrews 8—The Old Covenant" |
Kevin M. Williams |
Messianic teacher Kevin Williams believes the old covenant between God and His people has been renewed through Jesus and is now a better covenant. |
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"Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons: Gnostic Fighter & Unifying Theologian" |
Derek Vreeland |
Pastor Derek Vreeland gives a brief introduction to an important early church father. |
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223 KB |
"Tongues—The Controversial Gift" |
John Lathrop |
A brief look at the controversial gift of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. |
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61 KB |
"The Shepherding Pastor" |
Dave Redden |
Becoming spiritually successful in ministry means becoming a spiritual shepherd. |
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79 KB |
Review: The Next American Spirituality |
Dave Redden |
D.Min student Dave Redden reviews the book The Next American Spirituality by George Gallup, Jr. (Cook Communications, 2000). |
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59 KB |
"In Your Face" |
H. Murray Hohns |
Reading Heaven Below by Grant Wacker caused Pastor Mur to reflect on Pentecostal roots and obnoxious witnessing. |
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"Biblical Healing" |
Vincent Cheung |
Bible teacher Vincent Cheung urges readers to go to the Scriptures for what they say about healing, apart from our preconceptions. 2003 edition. |
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171 KB |
"Biblical EQ" |
John Edmiston |
Bible teacher John Edmiston offers a biblical approach to emotional intelligence and emotional management. |
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1.1 MB |