The church has been my world. It has been my primary social circle, the highlight event of my week, and the most rewarding place to labor. Church has been my safe sanctuary from a declining culture. No longer. [bctt tweet=”Church has been my safe sanctuary from a declining culture. No longer. – Loren Gjesdal” via=”no”] […]

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God must be at the center of family ministry to ensure that the ministry will be a blessing for everyone in the church.

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Let’s consider some of the lessons that emerge from John’s life and ministry, which, for a play on words, I’m calling “the Baptist way.”

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Are you off the couch yet? Are you ready to be a part of calling the Church of God to be part of a “Priesthood of All Believers”?

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There’s a powerful ministry available to the church! This ministry is prayer and in prayer there is much power.

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Discipleship is one of the most important aspects of the faith, though many parts of Christianity today don’t seem to practice it. Many things might stand in for discipleship: reading a book about a Christian subject, for example, or listening to sermons and going to church each week. However, though beneficial, these and similar activities […]

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Since God has called us, we live for a cause greater than ourselves, and our lives continue to make an impact long after we’re gone.

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Ministry must be motivated by a genuine compassion for the needs of the masses and is about meeting people's needs.

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“I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). When I was eight years old, I read Bible verses that explained God’s love, my sin, Jesus’ sacrifice, and my need to repent and accept God’s grace in faith. God spoke to my heart. Although not audibly, He called to me: “Trust Me. Follow Me. […]

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Effective administration in each ministry means that the church’s ministries are working together for the edification of the church body.

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When done right, church administration is essential for accomplishing the heart of any effective church ministry—equipping discipleship.

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Jesus chipped away at Peter to make a re-shaped disciple, every bit the opposite of what he was when Jesus first met him, firm like a rock!

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