Perfect Peace Bible Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Go Big or Go Home: How "Big" Has Invaded the Church

Is our obsession with big churches rooted in mission our just our desire for “big”?

Should the Church Be Welcoming to Homosexuality?

Should the church be welcoming to practicing homosexuals? The answer depends on how you define the term "welcoming."

10 Reflections of a Healthy Church Member

Good Afternoon Church, What a great weekend it was celebrating with many of you God’s underserved grace lavished upon our lives in Christ. We have so much to be thankful for at BBC that God’s prais…

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would beBut, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

3 Options When the Church No Longer Reflects the Community

I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered, but never really answered. It’s a question, which seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a question many churches need to considerThe reality is some churches have had their community leave them. The community changed and they no longer look like their community demographicallyTo avoid…

Four Reasons to Bring Your Bible to Church

Touching and handling a Bible anchors us physically to God’s gracious gift of the Bible itself.

Grace Bible Church : Oh How I Love Your Law!

Do I Need to Go to Church (If I'm a Christian)?

Do Christians really need to go to church to be saved? Find out what the Bible says about going to church what the purpose for church is.

What You Can Learn From Bible Study at Friendship Baptist Church

How many times do we hear instructions? Think about it; everywhere we turn in our world, we are told to drive a certain way, eat at a certain place, etc… With so many

The Psalm That Led Me Back to the Church

Psalm 88 is a cry of despair that draws those who suffer closer to Christ.

Don’t Like How Your Church Is Changing? This Is For You

My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.

9 Sunday School Sayings That Could Use a Fact Check

What Makes A Church Grow?

Better Together: Why church membership matters

Membership in The United Methodist Church is not about privileges we receive, but a commitment to a local community and a global body of Christians.