Today is a beautiful day, because God knows our needs, “Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they encamped there by the water.” (Exodus 15:27 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
It’s a bold philosophy to assert that losing hundreds of members in order to gain thousands is a good thing for God’s family of believers. Is it a statement for the benefit of the church body, or is it about the money? “The process of changing the bylaws to the industrial-complex church in the hope…
The megachurches that adopt the industrial complex format tend to have a celebrity pastor who surrounds himself with elders tasked with seeing to his needs and protecting him to the point of creating a buffer between him and the church body. The danger of creating a circle of yes men arises when the pastor hand…
Almighty Ancient of Days, you are above all. Search my heart and remove any motives outside your will for my purpose. Guide my thoughts, words and deeds for your good pleasure. Be glorified in my efforts. I come to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according…
When you see this happening in your church, and you don’t get reasonable and timely answers to your questions, I’d say there is a problem with church leadership, wouldn’t you? What, then, is an acceptable recourse? Should you become part of the migrant membership to find another church home? If the elders of your church…
Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. I pray for the members of your church. Give them discernment in selecting which church to attend. Keep them alert to leadership transparency. Protect them from the spiritually abusive leaders and don’t allow them to sit under the teaching of such. Give them your…
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