A disciple can simply be defined as a learner or a student. We are all called to be disciples, learners or students of Jesus Christ and to make other disciples. In the Great Commission, Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” … Continue reading →
Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take all the people who have ever gone to a basketball game, ever gone to a football game, ever gone to a baseball game, tennis match, or any public sporting event and you added them all up in a single year, that would not equal the number of people who go to church on a single weekend. More people will … Continue reading →
By : Thom S. Rainer The original copy of this story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=35256. Prior to my present place of ministry, I spent more than 20 years consulting with churches across America. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to research churches primarily in the United States. Over time I began to notice certain patterns or signs that would indicate a congregation might be headed for trouble. After reviewing my consultation notes and research, I found 10 warning … Continue reading →