The Lord’s church, although consistent in its existence since its establishment has never really flourished in the world. From the onset, it was met with great hostility and persecution which only grew as time went on. The church was hated by the Jews (Cf. Acts 8:4 & Acts 11:19) and …
“Membership Has Its Benefits”
I recently read an interesting piece written on a brand strategy website called Sticky Branding. Businesses hire a brand strategist to market their specific brands in the best way possible. The piece was about membership, specifically the decline of it. According to its author Jeremy Miller, “Across North America leaders …
An Overdue Thank You
I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching, 2 Timothy 4:1-2. This well-known charge to …
Run of the Mill
While looking at another congregation’s website, I came across a very troubling phrase. In the “about us” section it read: “We’re just a run of the mill church.” For those who may not have heard this phrase before, run of the mill describes something that is: not astounding in quality …