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conditions of salvation
Theology & Bible

The Tyranny of the Paradigm (Part 3)

Jack W. Cottrell argues that the sola fidei paradigm distorts biblical teaching on confession, baptism, and the conditions of salvation in Romans 10, Acts 2, and Ephesians 4.

Jack W. Cottrell · December 17, 2010
sola fidei
Theology & Bible

The Tyranny of the Paradigm (Part 2)

Jack W. Cottrell examines sola fidei as a controlling theological paradigm and argues that faith, repentance, and baptism must be interpreted with careful distinctions between means, conditions, and…

Jack W. Cottrell · December 14, 2010
emerging church movement
Church & Ministry

Emerging for the Rest of Us

Josh Tandy reflects on the emerging church movement and considers how established congregations can learn from its emphasis on mission, humility, relationships, and shared authority.

Josh Tandy · December 10, 2010
church billboard outreach
Church & Ministry

A New Perspective for a “Bunch of Jerks”

Chris Beard reflects on how a Beaumont church billboard sparked national conversation and reminded Christians that apologizing, listening, and acting more like Jesus matter in outreach.

Chris Beard · December 9, 2010
leading beyond ability
Church Leadership

Leading Beyond Your Ability

Rick Grover reflects on leading beyond personal ability through dependence on God, trust in others, outside help, and renewed humility in church leadership.

Rick Grover · December 6, 2010
One Community church plant
Church & Ministry

Built for Speed

Charles and Tiffany Hill moved to South Jordan, Utah, to plant One Community, facing funding setbacks, launch delays, and a challenging mission field with determination and faith.

Brent Foulke · December 3, 2010
The Journey Utah church plant
Church & Ministry

Immeasurably More

Bryan and Missy Meyers planned to plant in Nevada, but God redirected them to Utah, where The Journey launched through prayer, cooperation, and church-planting partnerships.

David Limiero · December 2, 2010
church planting in Salt Lake City
Church & Ministry

God on a Mission in Salt Lake City

Kyle Costello’s journey from Mormonism to faith in Christ leads to the planting of Missio Dei Community in Salt Lake City, where a growing congregation embraces relationships, discipleship,…

Brent Storms · December 1, 2010
Bible translation
Mission & Evangelism

Within Our Reach

Greg Pruett calls churches to help bring Scripture translation and church planting to the remaining least-reached, Scriptureless language groups around the world.

Greg Pruett · November 27, 2010
The Jonathan Project
Mission & Evangelism

The Jonathan Project

Graydon Jessup describes The Jonathan Project’s work planting multiplying churches among least-reached people groups and training “global Jonathans” to share the gospel in difficult places.

Graydon Jessup · November 26, 2010
prayer ministry
Worship & Prayer

Teaching People to Pray One at a Time

Paul Covert shares practical lessons from Central Christian Church on building a vibrant prayer ministry through coaching, relationships, strategic prayer, and clear entry points for volunteers.

Paul Covert · November 24, 2010
prayer ministry ideas
Worship & Prayer

Increase Your Church’s Passion for Prayer

Paul Covert shares practical ways Central Christian Church of the East Valley helps people begin, grow, and deepen their prayer lives through training, intercession, accountability, and prayer-focused ministry.

Paul Covert · November 24, 2010
Standing with the poor
Mission & Evangelism

Standing with Jesus in Urban Chaos

Ash Barker recounts the Bangkok riots near Klong Toey and reflects on Christian solidarity, urban poverty, and the costly call to stand with neighbors in crisis.

Ash Barker · November 22, 2010
LivingStone International University
Organizations & Events

A New Way to Train Workers

Ron Holland introduces LivingStone International University in Uganda as a collaborative Christian higher education project focused on social justice, Restoration Movement unity, and preparing African leaders.

Ron Holland · November 19, 2010
senior missions involvement
Mission & Evangelism

Let’s Get Busy!

Doug Priest encourages seniors to consider direct missions involvement, showing how changing mission trends, flexible terms, and holistic ministry create meaningful opportunities to serve.

Doug Priest · November 18, 2010
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