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How Can Pastoral Ministry Be Small-Group Based Team Ministry?

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-17T14:38:48-06:00

by Loren Gjesdal The church has been my world. It has been my primary social circle, the highlight event of my week, and the most rewarding place to labor. Church has been my safe sanctuary from a declining culture. No longer. Paul tells the Ephesian church that the leadership gifts of the Spirit are given by God for “the equipping of the saints for the work of service….” (Eph 4:12). The church is to be much more than a place of sanctuary, it is to be a place of training. This means that as a church leader, I don’t come just [...]

How Can Pastoral Ministry Be Small-Group Based Team Ministry?Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-17T14:38:48-06:00

LIVE Q&A: The Church and Racial Reconciliation

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-16T15:53:05-06:00

When a nation is in crisis the followers of Christ must pause and ask: What does God think about what’s happening? Is what I am thinking in alignment with what God thinks? The Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership invites you to a roundtable discussion led by Whaid Rose and featuring panelists including Amber Riggs, Ray Bobcombe, Michael Mancha, and Israel Steinmetz. You may register for this webinar for free at https://my.artioscollege.org/en/resources/14#resource. *This webinar was made possible by donors who recognize the value of this type of resource. To help us continue to make resources like this available, make a donation [...]

LIVE Q&A: The Church and Racial ReconciliationLisa Harp Hinds2023-08-16T15:53:05-06:00

The Church & Racial Reconciliation

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T13:26:12-06:00

When a nation is in crisis the followers of Christ must pause and ask: What does God think about what’s happening? Is what I am thinking in alignment with what God thinks? The Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership invites you to a roundtable discussion led by Whaid Rose and featuring panelists including Amber Riggs, Ray Bobcombe, Michael Mancha, and Israel Steinmetz. You may register for this webinar for free at https://my.artioscollege.org/en/resources/13#resource. *This webinar was made possible by donors who recognize the value of this type of resource. To help us continue to make resources like this available, make a donation [...]

The Church & Racial ReconciliationLisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T13:26:12-06:00

How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church- Part 3

Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:38-06:00

By Israel Steinmetz The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely lacking in the modern Church and the effects are devastating. In part one we established that the crisis of the modern Church relates to our understanding of, and most notably our application of, the doctrine of New Testament fellowship. Part two examined the particulars of New Testament [...]

How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church- Part 3Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:38-06:00

How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church- Part 2

Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:24-06:00

By Israel Steinmetz The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely lacking in the modern Church and the effects are devastating. In part one we established that the crisis of the modern Church relates to our understanding of, and most notably our application of, the doctrine of New Testament fellowship. We will now examine the particulars [...]

How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church- Part 2Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:24-06:00

How Biblical Fellowship can Restore the Church- Part 1

Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:10-06:00

By Israel Steinmetz The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely lacking in the modern Church and the effects are devastating. In the modern Church there is a crisis regarding our understanding of, and most notably our application of, the doctrine of New Testament fellowship. THE CHURCH IN CRISIS This crisis of fellowship is [...]

How Biblical Fellowship can Restore the Church- Part 1Brian Franks2022-09-01T09:55:10-06:00

The Church and Our Duty

Brian Franks2022-08-16T15:52:15-06:00

By Lisa Harp Hinds The Church and Our Duty As followers of Christ, we are commanded to be holy. Part of living a holy life includes engaging in the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading and study, prayer, fasting, worship, and obedience to God. Another part of living a holy life includes how we treat others. I will explore the relationship between the spiritual disciplines and our duty to engage in social action and gospel witness as outlined in article 10 of the Church of God (Seventh Day) Statement of Faith. As J.R. Williams states in the Second Edition of the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, “Holiness, [...]

The Church and Our DutyBrian Franks2022-08-16T15:52:15-06:00

Why be a Leader in the General Conference?

Brian Franks2022-08-03T16:17:18-06:00

By Jacquelyn Scott Why Be a Leader in the General Conference? Read more to find out why. When I first started taking classes through LifeSpring School of Ministry (now Artios Christian College), my main motivation was to learn more about the Bible. After the first semester, I realized that I could be a support to the leaders of my local church and of assistance to others in the congregation if I took more classes. People were coming to me for advice, so I decided that I needed to be better equipped in knowledge and spirituality. EVERY MEMBER IS A POTENTIAL LEADER Now, after taking [...]

Why be a Leader in the General Conference?Brian Franks2022-08-03T16:17:18-06:00

Why be a Leader in the Church?

Brian Franks2022-08-03T15:57:34-06:00

By Daniel Aleman When you answer the call to be a leader in your church denomination, you will find your place among others who serve Christ. This article is focused on the denomination of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day) or COG7, but the points of the article that focus on serving in your church and the challenges Christian churches face today may be applied to all Christian denominations. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,”[1] are words many Christians have heard throughout their years attending worship services. Most could even recite the words of Jesus [...]

Why be a Leader in the Church?Brian Franks2022-08-03T15:57:34-06:00

It’s Not Okay for Kids to be Bored in Church

Brian Franks2022-08-03T15:52:44-06:00

By Israel Steinmetz I baptized my three oldest kids in 2015. It’s incredible to watch them worship together with the local body of Christ they’ve become a part of. I love worshipping with my kids. Whether at home or with our church, there’s something awesome about joining them in song to our Creator and Redeemer. Last week in service I held my four year old’s hand as we sang together. I looked across the aisle at three of my other children as they praised alongside their friends. My middle school daughter stays through the entire service, taking copious sermon notes and [...]

It’s Not Okay for Kids to be Bored in ChurchBrian Franks2022-08-03T15:52:44-06:00

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