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Christian Living

Church Governance – 3 Essential Points

In a perfect world we would not need to govern people in the earthly sense, because everyone would behave just as they should. Obviously, the…

Pete NelsonDecember 9, 2014

Christian Living

The Key to Keeping Your Focus on Christ at Christmas

I don’t know about you, but it takes a concerted effort on my part every December to keep my focus on the true meaning of…

Cheryl BrodersenDecember 4, 2014

History & Holidays Theology

Why Jesus Came to Us – An Advent Meditation

“And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5)With Advent, we think…

David GuzikDecember 3, 2014

Culture

Unexpected Lessons from Jesus & the Church in the UK

I have discovered that very often, life in the United Kingdom is anything but united. We see throughout Scripture the call to biblical, grace-filled,Spirit-led unity.…

Sarah YardleyDecember 2, 2014

Culture

Mayor of a One-Horse Town

What is more exhilarating for a pastor than to see the Spirit move in people's lives? This is what we dream of, pray for and…

Mike DenteNovember 25, 2014

Culture

Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, surrounding the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and the subsequent decision…

Brian BrodersenNovember 25, 2014

Ministry & Leadership

Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry

The word "success" means "to move forward." In common usage this refers to accomplishing one's goals. The word "succession" means "to pass something forward to…

Dave RolphNovember 21, 2014

Ministry & Leadership

4 Principles of Biblical Church Government

David Guzik's Friday Lecture at CCBC Murrieta.https://vimeo.com/109473235

David GuzikNovember 21, 2014

Ministry & Leadership

Brian Brodersen on the Moses Model & Church Government

Pastor Brian Brodersen describes the advantages and disadvantages of The Moses Model form of Church government. This interview, hosted by Ken Sutton, is Part 4…

Brian BrodersenNovember 3, 2014

Christian Living Culture