Church Life
-
What is Communion? A Simple Explanation of the Lord’s Supper
Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a common practice in the Christian faith. Biblically, it is an ordinance given by Jesus to the Christian church. It is essentially […]
-
Is it Wrong for Churches to Get Political?
In my last article, we opened up the can of worms marked “politics.” In that article, I emphasized up front that the Bible is explicitly clear that Christians are to […]
-
Let’s Talk About Politics
“I intend to vote for that missile,” the U.S. congressman said to thunderous applause. He had been talking about the “MX Missile.” For those who may need a refresher or […]
-
How Should Churches Govern Themselves and Make Decisions?
Tonight is our church’s fall business meeting. Baptist churches have a reputation when it comes to business meetings. In fact, they have a reputation when it comes to making church-related […]
-
The Church is Not a Community Service or Social Club–and We All Need to be Clear on That
Social clubs are great. Community service organizations are indispensable. But the church is neither of those things. Not as conceived by Christ, our Founder. Does the church offer social opportunities? […]
-
Are You Committed to the “Bond of Peace”?
In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul exhorts the Ephesian Christians to “walk worthy” of their calling and to commit themselves to the “bond of peace.” We should […]
-
Why Do We Do “Church”?
This weekend, Olney Baptist Church celebrates our 47th anniversary. When the church started in 1977, it was a mission – not a fully chartered church – made possible by the […]
-
Why Should I Go to Church?
One of the books I’m reading (I usually have several books-in-progress simultaneously) is The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them […]
-
“I Don’t Agree With You” — What to Do If You Hear a Sermon You Don’t Like?
Have you ever sat through a sermon that you absolutely, positively didn’t like or agree with? Chances are, if you’ve been in church for any length of time, the answer […]
-
When Sin Rocks the Church – My Thoughts on Pastors Falling to Scandal and Disgrace
It breaks my heart when I read about a pastor falling into sin and disgrace. And it has happened a lot over the last several years. At the time of […]
