Update Regarding Doug Phillips
The Elders of Boerne Christian Assembly have excommunicated Doug Phillips
The Elders of Boerne Christian Assembly have moved to excommunicate Doug Phillips from the Body of Christ. In doing so, we have sought in good faith to follow diligently the process set forth by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 18:15-17. This has been a process in which BCA has demonstrated great longsuffering and patience,... Continue Reading
National Cathedral Hosts Muslim Friday Prayers
Representatives from five Muslim groups addressed the gathering both preceeding and following the prayers
No statement was offered noting the use of the Cathedral sanctuary for non-Christian worship, despite the space being consecrated to the worship of Christ. The sanctuary of the National Cathedral has also been used for Tibetan sand painting by monks and for a Native American smudging ceremony, in which a gift of smoking tobacco leaves... Continue Reading
6 Warning Signs that Your Leadership Is Failing
When leadership fails, the congregation is in trouble
It is so easy to ignore Bible study time, times of consistent, regular prayer, and adequate sermon study and preparation. When the disciplines of regular Bible reading, studying, and prayer start to drop, the leader’s dropping the ball. Often, this tendency seems to be joined with bad eating habits and no exercise which can lead to... Continue Reading
The Downfall Of The Muscular Christian Pastor Mark Driscoll
He could be back, as there's always a need for his no-nonsense form of preaching
“Driscoll, age 44, has been a successful pastor and religious celebrity for 18 years, and perhaps he rose too far too fast, without sufficient time to mature into his fame and responsibility. He is a dynamic preacher with an artful stage presence. And his creation of a robustly conservative and once thriving evangelical church network... Continue Reading
Craig Matthews Lyon, 90, Longtime Hostess at Covenant College, Called Home to Glory
Penelope Craig Matthews Lyon, born February 26, 1924 in Monroe, Louisiana, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 14, 2014 in Clinton, South Carolina.
Craig spent 27 years at Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, Georgia, working in various capacities with her favorite being that of College Hostess. Through those years she worked with thousands of students, faculty, and staff. She is remembered by them for her faithfulness, her gentle spirit, and her love for her Lord. Penelope Craig Matthews... Continue Reading
Four Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
Don’t be a fearful leader. Don’t be a leader in denial. Don’t be comfortable leader. And don’t be a coasting leader.
The reality is that most churches need some level of revitalization. Most leaders should lead toward that revitalization…..Yes, the statistics are dire. But we serve a God of hope and possibilities. Church revitalization, in His power, is possible and available….Life is too short not to make a difference. Be that leader who, in God’s power,... Continue Reading
PCA Minister Robert Fiol Called Home to Glory
Bob Fiol, 74, was called home to glory on November 12, 2014
Fiol was born in India on December 23, 1940, to Frank and Esther Fiol, who were serving as missionaries with the Bible Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Covenant College and Covenant Seminary, and after seminary he was ordained by the Midwest Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod (RPCES) before beginning his 30 years... Continue Reading
Exit Polls: Conservative Christians Showed Up to Vote
Conservative religious voters made up as big a percentage of the electorate as ever
People who attend religious services weekly made up 40 percent of 2014 voters and 58 percent of them supported Republicans. In 2006, they made up 45 percent of the voters, and 55 percent backed Republicans. People who never attend church made up 18 percent of this year’s electorate, and only 36 percent of them favored... Continue Reading
Spurgeon Legacy Flourishes At 2 Seminaries
Spurgeon's influence is felt in a broad swath of Christian higher education, with two Southern Baptist seminaries giving special attention to the late British preacher this fall
“At Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., an Oct. 9-10 conference focused on Spurgeon’s life and ministry, led by Thomas J. Nettles, who taught historical theology at Southern more than 17 years until his retirement in May. Nettles is the author of “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon... Continue Reading
Dropping in on the Veteran Down the Street
A few weeks ago, I dropped in on Russ Post, an 89-year-old war veteran who happens to live on my street.
This is the time of year when we mark Veterans Day, paying tribute to guys like Russ who won’t be around forever. This is when we should seek them out. I ask: Who’s the Russ Post on your street? Maybe it’s time to finally drop in on a Saturday afternoon and say hello. A... Continue Reading
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