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...
Tag: Youth Ministries
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.
Serving in the Church: Prison Term or Delight?
Volunteering in your church's educational or women's ministry doesn't have to be a prison term. CE/P has three groups of trainers that can help you recapture your vision, supplement your efforts to encourage your co-laborers, and help set up a means for ongoing support.
Covenant “Stones of Passage” Making the Events Special
By Brad Winsted. How can we give this generation within our reformed churches the memory stones and the rites of passages that mark their maturity to Christian adulthood?