Most of us can quickly define the dichotomy between a “Christian” and “Secular” worldview, but what about the difference between “Christian” and “Christian?” What does it mean to live “counter-culturally” within the mainstream church today? We as Christians have tried to define ourselves so as to be easily distinguished from the “world” and defend our faith. But while we were…
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“Short-term missions” is a powerful tool to use in developing students within your ministry. I recently asked career missionary Matthew Melville to share some of his thoughts on the benefits of short-term missions. Here are the six he mentioned: Short-term mission trips help students realize the need for the Gospel globally (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15). Short-term mission trips take students…
Right now there is a great deal of buzz about Health Care and what the new law means for everyone. I am sure the debate will continue to rage as everyone wants to be heard. All of this discussion and debate has caused me to think about ministries that are concerned about both Health Care and Soul Care. This Health…
I spoke at a church Sunday to honor a dear friend of mine who is retiring. I met Tom Hammett more than 35 years ago and have had the privilege of watching him Pastor the same church for 33 years. I was moved by the people who shared about various aspects of Tom's life and ministry. I listened with an…
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