“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part Three)

“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part Three)

18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.... Read More »
“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part Two)

“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part Two)

12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;

and though all its parts are many, they form one body.  So it is with Christ…Read More »
“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part One)

“Implications of Being the Body of Christ” (Part One)

Let’s look at this important and very practical truth about the church and the body of Christ, and especially see how it relates to our connections with Christ himself, but also... Read More »
“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Three)

“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Three)

After grace as a value of the church, the three “action values” have to point up to God, together toward each other (“community” or fellowship... Read More »
“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Two)

“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Two)

What is the definition of true community or fellowship?

When is the church what it was meant to be in terms of love and “family” for a... Read More »
“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part One)

“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part One)

Often the five main values of the church can be listed this way:

Grace – what God does for us that we could never do for ourselves, and His love. Worship... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Nine)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Nine)

Today we conclude our look at change in the local church by seeing several more ways that pastors can be positive instruments for change.

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“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Eight)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Eight)

In this final week of looking at change in the church, we are seeing how pastors can be more skillful at change-management. We continue by seeing:

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“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

We’re talking about making proper changes in the established church, one that has been there for a little while.  That’s as opposed to starting your own church... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Six)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Six)

We close this week’s discussion by considering the kinds of changes churches face—and thinking through their value.

Changes to Be Made
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