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Sample statement regarding regular church attendance
Editor's Note: The following is a statement from the elders of Del Rey Baptist Church in Ol...
Africa, the Prosperity Gospel and the Problem of Unprotected Churches
It is impossible to deny that the distortion of the Gospel has infiltrated many churches throughout the world...
Can you consider your small group as a church?
Many churches practice small group ministry. Groups of various sizes (usually...
How do we bring the church to a biblical understanding of church membership?
Preach the Gospel. Preach the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, the substitution...
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...