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What is «biblical membership in a local church»?
«"Biblical membership in a local church" means four things: Church members are...
Why do we claim that according to Scripture every Christian should join a local church?
Every Christian should join a local church because Scripture requires it...
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...