5 Common Pitfalls in Church Campaigns

Raising funds for special projects such as new construction, renovation or debt retirement can be a positive and exciting time in the life of a church. Renewal and focus on the real vision of the church sometimes are precipitated by the capital campaign. All too often, however, churches experience problems in the midst of growth.

Walking With Christ

Romans 12:9-21 We live in a rapidly changing world. Technology changes by the minute. Children learn today in the 6th grade what was not taught until high school just a generation ago. But technology and education are not the only things which have changed. The world's view of ethics has changed...

Who Is Jesus?

Matthew 16:13-20 In today's world we are constantly faced with the peril of identity theft. We are cautioned about how quickly our personal information can be stolen and someone else can take on our identity, running up thousands of dollars in fraud. Our identity is important to us. Who we are can quickly be...

Getting In The Way Of A Blessing

Matthew 15:10-28 Do you remember when you were a child at Christmas? I remember one year I wanted a bike. I did not let up on my Dad. All I could think or talk about was that bike. And I was so excited when I got it. But it would not be until much later in life when I would understand what it meant to ask...