Richard Holdeman

Called to faith in 1987; to marry Amy in 1989; to coach college hockey in 1992; to have daughters in 1996; to teach at I.U. in 1997; to pastor the Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church in 2005.

Youth Group Still Matters: Discover Why It Remains So Essential

Discover why youth group remains a valuable ministry that God is using to change lives.

The Woman Clothed With the Sun

First, the church is comprised of believers throughout history.  In Genesis 37:9 we are told that Joseph dreams that the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to him.

7 Things the Lord Hates

The literary device used by Solomon in Proverbs 6 helps us understand something vital about the church.  On the surface, the list of seven things that the Lord hates seems to be a collection of sins including pride, dishonesty, violence, scheming, plotting, slander, and divisiveness.

Your Church Is a Lampstand

The first picture of the church we get in Revelation is that the church is a lampstand (Revelation 1:12-13). Let us embrace the breathtaking privilege of being part of churches, which are the receptacles of God’s Spirit.

Children’s Church or Big Church: Where Should Children Worship?

A congregation that works to fully integrate all of its children into its public worship services will experience a great blessing in so doing.

Where Should Your Children Be During Worship?

The concept of keeping children in church out of worship sends the wrong message on several levels.

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