Pastors
The Jesus Revolution: A Movie Worth Seeing and Sharing
Many people have told me they have seen Jesus Revolution and were very moved by it. Many of us older people you know likely came to Jesus either in the center of or on the fringes of that Jesus Revolution.
Pastors
The Importance of Affirming Online Engagement
In 2020, most churches rushed not only to be online but also to create as much of an online presence as possible and encourage online engagement. Sadly, many churches curtailed these efforts after reopening.
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Don’t Do Stupid – The Top 4 Acts of Stupidity That Get Pastors Fired
There are four common acts of stupidity that get pastors in trouble. Pastors and other church leaders: don't do stupid.
Pastors
Hippies Find Answer To Search for Love and Peace
Pastor Chuck Smith and his wife, Kay, witnessed hippies who were “high” on drugs, rebellious to the status quo, and searching for love and peace. Their story is portrayed in the true-story movie, "Jesus Revolution."
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Thom Rainer: 6 Symptoms of a Dysfunctional Church
I did not have to look far to find over 20 current examples of a dysfunctional church. In my quest, I found six recurring themes.
Pastors
3 Reasons Your Sermons Should Be Shorter
Among preachers, the issue of sermon length is an evergreen topic of debate. Here are at least three reasons why you should consider keeping your sermons shorter.
Pastors
How the Church Has Failed Single People (And What to Do About It)
It’s time we start correcting our assumptions about singleness. Society has gotten better about not making single people feel like outcasts. This is a mentality shift we need to adopt in the church as well.
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5 Myths People Spread About Jesus, Sex and Gay Marriage
Many marriages, and many aberrations of marriage, are described (not prescribed) in the Bible. So the question that often gets asked is, “What about Jesus and marriage ? What did He say?”