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6 ways pastors can lead to a more Gospel-focused church culture
A pastor recently called me seeking advice on how to create a culture of evangelism in his church. This young man was concerned about the lack of Gospel outreach among his congregants, and though he has extensive knowledge of the Bible and pastoral training, he wasn’t sure how to activate his church members to share the Gospel. This pastor is not alone. A 2023 Barna study revealed that only 12% of pastors reported they felt their church’s evangelism was “very effective,” whi
Jay Lowder
May 30
How God Saved This Man From Suicide And Transformed His Life
“Because I was battling an alcohol addiction, my life had really just got put into quicksand,” he said on an episode of the “Jesus Calling”
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Mar 21
I am fascinated by a compelling true story.
There are many ways to communicate information, but I have found that some truths are most easily grasped in the context of a parable.
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Tragedy in Boston
In much of life there is no question more impossible to answer than “WHY?” The how, what and when will eventually be revealed but the “why” of Boston, New York, Aurora and Sandy Hook may never truly be discovered. Unanswered questions are usually the most haunting. I can rack my brain with possible reasons for the suffering but I’ve given up such thoughts, because I know they exceed any logical reasoning. I would rather spend my energy whispering prayers for those affected. I
Apr 18, 2013
10 years ago today
Where were you 10 years ago today? That is what everyone is asking today. What went through your mind when you witnessed the planes crashing into the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Pentagon? What about when you heard about the brave strangers who banded together and sacrificed their own lives to bring the fourth plane down in a field in Pennsylvania? What do you remember about that day? Like many, I watched in shock as the events of Sept. 11, 2001 unfolded on my TV scree
Sep 10, 2011
Explaining 9/11
I don't know about you, but I am very sensitive to 9-11 as we approach the 10-year anniversary. There have been several times this week...
Sep 7, 2011
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