Pastor Hogg’s June 2025 update emphasizes leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance the Church’s mission, addressing disciple-making, crisis response, campus ministry challenges, and financial stewardship. He urges innovative approaches to ministry, including community collaboration and global engagement, while maintaining a commitment to equip and support believers in rapidly changing times.
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Lessons from a Martyr’s Life and Faith
G.W. Bromiley’s article “Cranmer’s Message to Our Times” explores the enduring relevance of Thomas Cranmer, a key figure in the English Reformation. Cranmer’s theological contributions, liturgical reforms, visionary leadership, and personal integrity offer valuable lessons for contemporary Christians. His emphasis on Scripture, humility, and a vibrant Church resonates with today’s challenges.
Big, Little Churches
The author highlights the value of small, rural churches, challenging the notion that they are dying. Instead, he suggests supporting and learning from them. He praises the resilience of churchgoers in the face of adversity and encourages city church attendees to visit and bring their children to experience the community’s virtues.
The Changing Face of Faith
The results of a comprehensive survey into the religious experiences of American adults have been released, offering some sobering food for thought to religious and faith organizations. Surveying 5,600 adults in 2023, the report by PRRI contains their responses to questions spanning the effectiveness of major faith traditions in retaining their members, why people leaveContinue reading “The Changing Face of Faith”
No, It’s Not a Hoax
Dr. Gary DeMar argues against the concept of Replacement Theology, claiming that the modern Israel-Church distinction is contrary to the Bible. Dr. DeMar’s perspective centers around the belief that the Church has replaced Israel in God’s plan of salvation, which Dr. Brown strongly opposes, highlighting historical and biblical evidence. Dr. Brown refutes Dr. DeMar’s claims, asserting that Replacement Theology is real and must be rejected.
They Are Everywhere! Even in Church.
The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms. Not every complaint is toxic. Sometimes, a complaint is warranted and can help to identify problems. Additionally, everyone needs to vent from time to time. But many churches have at least one person who complains about everything. Constant complaining can easily controlContinue reading “They Are Everywhere! Even in Church.”
Boy, Am I Going to Hear About It on This Post
There are good Christian churches, and there are bad Christian churches. But what would be sufficient reasons to leave one Church to attend another? Aside from issues like location, pews or chairs, hymns or praise songs, etc., there are valid reasons to leave. I’ve listed many of them here, arranged by topic. But remember, youContinue reading “Boy, Am I Going to Hear About It on This Post”
When the Church Can’t Meet Your Needs
Instead, let’s recall how difficult life and choices often were before we hit pandemics and political issues. Our trials and challenges serve to amplify our discomfort and can be an impetus for personal change, and in that way, both the pandemic and the politics have been useful. What if the church no longer meets yourContinue reading “When the Church Can’t Meet Your Needs”
The Real Reason They Left Your Church
“I’m not getting fed.” It’s one of the most common complaints of church members looking for excuses to leave a church. The gripe is that the pastor’s sermons are not providing the person adequate spiritual growth. And most of the time it’s baloney. Sure, there are a few pastors who preach borderline heretical sermons. AndContinue reading “The Real Reason They Left Your Church”
Powerless Sermons and Prayerless Churches
The term “Achilles’ heel” refers to an area of weakness and vulnerability. The American church today has an Achilles’ heel—a lack of prayer and powerful preaching. Both are vitally important to spiritual health. Sadly, many Christian leaders focus on image rather than intimacy with Christ, being woke instead of waking up from their spiritual slumber,Continue reading “Powerless Sermons and Prayerless Churches”