by Keith Giles In today's American church what matters is being successful and being successful means putting butts in the seats. Pastoring, caring for people, and being a servant to all takes valuable time away from attracting large crowds and making your services more entertaining for the masses.
To be an effective pastor, learn these 7 habits and do the exact opposite. ...more
by Gordon Duncan The message of peace with God that Jesus declares is so free that if it is preached correctly, it should make you feel a bit uncomfortable. ...more
by Keith Giles God is not hidden away in a large building somewhere. I do not visit Him each week and catch up on lost time. He does not remain behind when my family leaves to go out to lunch with friends, nor does He sleep on the floor waiting for me to return for Sunday worship.
God has made His home within me. ...more
by Keith Giles We as Christians have an unusual fascination with the death of Jesus. I know that what Jesus did for us, on the cross, is an astounding act of love and sacrifice. Without this, none of us would have any hope, and yet Paul the Apostle declares that, "..if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." (I Cor.15:17) ...more