What Does it Mean to Examine Yourself Before Taking Communion?
It’s widely known among Christians that communion should be taken seriously. But sometimes I wonder if God’s people feel an unhealthy amount of angst when coming to the Lord’s table.
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A Scriptural Structure for Corporate Worship
Although there is a degree of freedom in how corporate worship is expressed depending on factors such as geographical location, Christians do not have permission to do whatever we want when we gather.
Give Them God: What the Church Really Has to Offer
I’m a pastor. I often think about what I have to offer people who come through our church doors. I want to win lost souls for Christ and see the converted increasingly become more like the Savior.
On the Induction of New Church Members
So far we’ve looked at various aspects of church membership, like What to Discuss in a Church Membership Class and 5 Responsibilities of Every Church Member. Today’s post is geared toward pastors. If you’re a pastor and it’s the Sunday that you’re scheduled to induct new church members, what do you say? That was my …
It’s Just Not the Same
Our church is back to having Sunday worship services in person. We still have Facebook Live going for those who don’t feel comfortable joining quite yet, but for those who do, they (and anyone else) is welcome to our physical gathering. One by one as our people trickle back in, I hear a recurring saying: …
