by John Barnes | Mar 31, 2026 | Church Planting Articles
Philippians 1:27″Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the...
by John Barnes | Apr 18, 2025 | Revival Articles
As students of the early churches in the book of Acts, we see significant opposition to preaching the Gospel of Christ. Perhaps, many shy away from preaching Christ today because they know it will bring opposition, friction, and maybe even persecution to their lives....
by John Barnes | Aug 19, 2024 | Church Planting Articles
Paul said to the church in Corinth, “And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” (1 Corinthians 9:23,24)...
by John Barnes | Sep 21, 2023 | Ministry Articles
Over the past several weeks, I sort of feel like the Apostle Paul, as I have gone to churches to share a report of what God did during our Providence Gospel Crusade. What a mighty God we serve! Acts 14:26,27 “And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had...
by John Barnes | Aug 10, 2023 | Church Planting Articles
Who you choose to follow determines much about your future. Use these principles to discern what influences you allow in your life and ministry. The Apostle Paul addressed this question on several occasions in his letters to the churches and the young men he was...
