Suffice it to say that it is in the church that we ought to learn what it means to be messengers of grace wherever we are. It is in this context that we are to make disciples. We have the great privilege of self consciously bringing the influence of God's kingdom to a society dimly aware of his n...
Category: Youth
The Kingdom and Generations
There has been a steep decline in church attendance beginning with the baby boomers (those born between1946-1964) and continuing to the present generation. The most recent statistics indicate that we are not far from the place where the majority in the United States will identify themselves as so...
Teammates, Not Competitors
By Dean Conkle. Various ministries of the church are different from each other but that doesn't mean they can't work well together for a common cause or event.Viewing each other as teammates within the same overall mission will be a blessing to the whole of the church.
The Five Diamonds of Youth Ministry
By Dean Conkel. What five things should be found in every Christ-honoring, on-purpose PCA youth ministry? What are some biblical and covenantal principles that should be found in youth ministries, whether they are huge or small? What truths and princi
Praying the Psalms
By Archie Parrish. As we pray the Psalms, the Holy Spirit helps us commune with the Father, conform to the Son, and combat the devil.As sons and daughters in a conscious vital relationship with our Father and with His family in a local church, we can properly serve as soldiers in Christ's army an...
Do I Know You?
Relationships in the neighborhood, at the office, or at school are important. But if they don't extend beyond the confines of that environment they have limited value. And the same is true of relationships at church. Hopefully, the believer will have friendships with some that extend beyond the c...