by Paul Chapman | Aug 29, 2023 | Ministry Articles
Compromise is a spiritual plague sweeping across Christendom. Learn how to recognize it so you can prevent it from destroying you and your church. Every generation must fight its own battles over compromise. If we are to successfully steward the Truth and pass it on...
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...
by Thomas Michael | Aug 10, 2023 | Church Planting Articles
Is it possible to start a family church in Boston? Here’s my pioneer story. I was born in poverty to tenant farmers in rural Maryland in 1943. I was the middle child of two siblings with parents that were very religious Lutherans. I was told that I was baptized...
by Paul Chapman | Aug 10, 2023 | Church Growth Articles
Ernest Shackleton placed this ad because he wanted a crew for an Antarctic expedition. It is said that 5,000 men applied for the job. The ad understated the dangers. Shackleton’s 1914-1917 Antarctic expedition became a breathtaking tale of hardship and survival....
by Paul Chapman | Aug 8, 2023 | Church Growth Articles
In our efforts to plant new churches, we must not let the ones we have die. Let’s strive to strengthen our existing church while we plant new ones. A local church is a divine organism. It is sparked to life by Christ for His people. It was His idea. He founded...
