by Jim Townsley | Nov 15, 2024 | Church Planting Articles
One of the most devastating experiences in the ministry is undergoing a church split. Every pastor deals with members leaving their church for various reasons, and occasionally a large number of members, perhaps half the congregation, leave the church. The emotional...
by Jim Townsley | Sep 21, 2023 | Church Growth Articles
One of the most important issues for a young preacher is determining how to implement standards. It may come as a surprise to him that believers would need guidance as to attire, music, entertainment, and a whole host of other questionable matters. The preacher who...
by Jim Townsley | Sep 18, 2023 | Revival Articles
Churches that have remained true to the Word of God and continued to start churches are largely the Independent Fundamental Baptists. While many denominations have compromised, many independent churches have remained true to the Word of God. In my opinion, the hope of...
by Jim Townsley | Aug 1, 2023 | Revival Articles
When God needs a job done, He looks for men. “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” — Ezekiel 22:30. Male leadership is sadly...
