Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: We publish our Q&A with Preston Ulmer, lead pastor of Doubters Church in Denver, Colorado. I like this quote especially: “When I was in college, serious doubts about my faith drove me into depression and anxiety. … Continue reading Tuesday’s Influence Online Articles
John Lindell recently reached an important ministry milestone. Lindell is lead pastor of James River Church, a multisite congregation in and around Springfield, Missouri. He has led the congregation since 1991. On Sunday, June 26, he preached a sermon from the final verses in the Gospel … Continue reading John Lindell | Influence Podcast
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: John Lindell and I talk about the case for expository preaching, that is, preaching through Scripture verse by verse. John is lead pastor of James River Church, a multisite congregation in and around Springfield, Missouri. Yesterday, … Continue reading Monday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey writes about two key components of strong ministry marriages: “Setting goals together and making decisions together are two powerful components of any strong marriage. And they will help you become a better leader, too. … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Joy Qualls highlights the value of civil discourse: “People are desperate to see examples of healthy communication and positive relationships. It is incumbent upon us, as leaders who claim to represent Christ, that we model for … Continue reading Thursday’s Influence Online Articles
“The Civil War was fought over what important issue?” That question begins and ends the 2001 edition of Charles B. Dew’s Apostles of Disunion. It appeared on a test administered to prospective citizens by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services. … Continue reading Apostles of Disunion | Book Review
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Mike Burnette issues a stirring call to expository preaching: “Preach the Word of God with boldness; lead people to surrender fully to God’s will and God’s Word. Study and prepare, and come ready to capitalize on this … Continue reading Wednesday’s Influence Online Articles
Over at First Things, Philip Hamburger relates the history of the Blaine Amendments, which prohibit government funding of “sectarian” institutions. My home state, Missouri, has one such amendment, the constitutionality of which is being decided by the U. S. Supreme … Continue reading Philip Hamburger on Prejudice and the Blaine Amendments | First Things
Over on my Facebook page, I posted the Facts & Trends story, “Where Are All the Megachurches?” earlier this morning. However, I dug around a bit in the data underlying this story and found out that the Assemblies of God … Continue reading The Assemblies of God among the Megachurches
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: We interview Bryan Sederwall about the ministry of the Denver Dream Center. “Faith communities need to identity concerns in their cities and then establish a cause.” Chris Colvin suggests different ways of saying “Thank you!” to … Continue reading Tuesday’s Influence Online Articles
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