As far as Americans living stateside are concerned, most Muslims are extremely approachable. They enjoy friendships and the giving and receiving of hospitality is a positive thing for them. Sadly, most expatriate Muslims who have been in the United States for five or ten years have never been ins...
Tag: Men’s Ministries
A Strategy for Evangelizing the Post Modern
By William J. Larkin. Indeed, how can we communicate a gospel that is truly "good news" to the postmodern person (or any cultural being for that matter)? We must "exegete" the culture from the inside out. We must interpret the Scriptures at a metacultural level. Then, we must bring the two togeth...
QUESTIONS?!
Unanswered questions don't go away, especially the ones never raised, never addressed.Our thinking needs to be challenged. Our values, even those we cherish the most, need to be evaluated. Our faith must be examined lest we find ourselves losing that which we claim is most dear.
Deacons: Leading Churches Into Pure and Undefiled Religion
The role of deacons is critical to the ministry of the local church. However, for some time it has suffered from a poor image. In reformed circles the office is rightly seen as one of service and helps. But with the growth of church buildings and property, deacons are often viewed more as caretak...
When Mercy Falls Through the Cracks
A church-based mercy ministry benefits not only those who receive help but also those who show mercy by blessing them with the heart of Christ for a needy world.
Pure Religion
Since the first congregational meeting was called in first century Jerusalem to elect seven spiritually qualified men to serve as deacons and focus on deeds of mercy and kindness, the church has been committed to meeting the needs of those inside and outside the church.