According to a recent article in The Christian Chronicle, churches of Christ have declined by 102,000 members over the course of only eight years. This alarming statistic should provide more than adequate motivation for leaders to examine the causes of such an unfortunate defection. There is no doubt that there are a number of [...]
Discussion Questions: Why are many Christians prone to object to the worship of others when it is “different” than their own, even if God is pleased? What should our reaction be when our pure, heart-felt worship offends others?
Photo by Richard Hooi – Do you know your vocal range? (Are you a bass, tenor, alto or soprano?) Secondly, are you happy with your range, or do you wish you had a different range? I ask this because I know a lot of tenors who wish they were basses. I find a lot of [...]
Did you learn to sing harmony “by ear” or through learning to read music? Take this poll: QuestionsView Results
For those of you who grew up around singing, what are the earliest memories of hymns and spiritual songs? We can’t help but laugh at the way children hear songs like “Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me,” and “Gladly the cross-eyed bear.” I remember hearing my Dad and Grandfather leading songs in the [...]
Have you participated with an international mission trip? I’m hearing of more rank and file Christians choosing to cross borders for the purpose of ministering to others. In most cases, the mission trip seems to positively change the person going as much or more as the mission destination. A variety of trips provide opportunities for [...]
Photo by Michael Clark – How much time is regularly devoted to your Sunday assemblies? Take this poll and leave a comment on this article with your thoughts. Does the amount of time feel adequate? Would you like to have more time allotted for the combined worship time? What about the specific elements: More message? [...]
I saw Christmas decorations being displayed well before Thanksgiving this year. Do you think Christmas has been hyper-commercialized? Or, are you just happy that deep within all the hub bub, even non-disciples seem to acknowledge the deity of the Christ? Take this poll and leave your comments. QuestionsView Results
Here is a photo I captured of one of the many bridges in Charleston, West Virginia. This shot made me think about building bridges of unity with other Christians. I’m highly encouraged about our workshop with the Kanawha City church of Christ. One reason is the fact that more than one congregation will be joining [...]
Yami, our South African promoter did an outstanding job of coordinating this trip, including this service project. Here’s a photo of the guys at a new grocery store, collecting items requested by a Capetown retirement home. The administrator was very pleased to receive this gift that was presented in love. As a minister, I have [...]
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