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Cleaning up church rolls is a concern for all church members
How can we lovingly remove members from church rolls without causing division?.
Cleaning up church membership lists
Although I hear stories almost daily from pastors across the country, I was stunned...
Twelve Reasons Why Local Church Membership Is Important
This is biblical. Jesus founded a local church, and all the apostles carried out their ministry...
Is church membership biblical?
«"The bride of Christ cannot be an adulteress; she is blameless and pure. She knows only...
The connection between evangelism and the local church
Evangelism is both a personal task and a team effort. Think of fishing...
Evangelism at work
As cultural opposition to Christianity grows, the question arises: what influence does this...
Evangelism without the call to "come forward"«
A few years ago I preached my first sermon as a pastor of a Baptist church...
How to evangelize prosperity gospel supporters«
One clear winter morning, I was sitting in my favorite cafe, reading the Scriptures...
Evangelism: teaching the Gospel with the aim of persuading
How can we tell when evangelism is happening? The answer depends on...
Stop Sending Missionaries: Why More Is NOT Always Better
«Here I am, send me» (Isa. 6:8). «The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord...
What are some practical recommendations for effective evangelism?
Pray. Jesus said, «No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.”.
What are some examples of bad evangelism practices?
Failure to share the Gospel. Since evangelization is about announcing...