April 8, 2007
Is belief alone enough—and is a memorized sinner’s prayer the biblical pattern? Mark Atteberry points to five responses repeatedly seen in Scripture when people accepted Christ, including repentance, confession, baptism, and perseverance.
April 8, 2007
In the wake of Ted Haggard’s fall, Greg Allen urges a humble, restorative response—while warning leaders to guard the mind, pursue accountability, and protect marriages so Christ is honored in life and leadership.
Why does scholarship matter to the church? Robert F. Hull Jr. argues that faithful scholarship supports Bible translation, global mission, congregational health, and training future leaders—showing why “Athens and Jerusalem” need each other.
Paul E. Boatman examines why Christian church-related colleges have not severed ties with their supporting churches, pointing to ecclesiology, hermeneutics, and a shared philosophy of education—while offering candid caveats for the future.
April 1, 2007
What makes a leader’s work endure? This article challenges the church to raise up “Timothies” who will carry the gospel forward—because there is no success without a successor.
Download the 2007 Christian College Chart (PDF) using the direct link provided. A quick reference resource for comparing and reviewing Christian college information.
March 25, 2007
Bob Russell explains how churches can preach on stewardship without sounding self-serving. Learn why timing matters, why total stewardship beats fundraising, and how mission-focused motivation can grow generosity.
March 25, 2007
Bob Russell shares five practical tips for preaching about money with confidence—building leadership support, weaving stewardship into regular sermons, emphasizing integrity, and framing messages to help people understand money and giving.
March 25, 2007
Church stewardship shouldn’t feel like a game of chance. Tom Jones outlines 10 practical principles—vision, leader modeling, clear communication, and creative fundraising—to help congregations build a healthy financial base for mission.
March 18, 2007
Using a coaching metaphor, Jim Putman urges church leaders to equip believers for ministry and prioritize disciple-making over spectator Christianity—developing leaders from within so the whole body works together.
March 18, 2007
An excerpt from a four-part series responding to Calvinism’s TULIP system, beginning a point-by-point reply to unconditional election and clarifying how biblical predestination differs from Calvinist claims.
March 18, 2007
Since spring 2003, Connection Pointe Christian Church’s Military Support Group has sent care packages, cards, and encouragement to American military personnel. Volunteers meet for planning and prayer while helping families waiting at home.
Editor”s note: Last week”s article introduced the “openness of God” (open theism) debate by listing difficult questions about God and time that have faced sincere believers throughout history. The author also offered a long list of Scriptures that seem to support the openness idea. He concludes this week with a parallel Scripture list that seems to refute this doctrine and then offers suggestions for reconciling the paradox. Â Â By Knofel Staton Those who advocate open theism say God does not know what will happen in the future because there is nothing yet to know. The future is open not
March 18, 2007
Jim Putman compares the church to a team and argues “winning” is defined by making disciples. He examines sobering statistics and urges leaders to return to Jesus’ relational disciple-making game plan.
March 11, 2007
A sample from “Considering Calvinism” introduces TULIP and explains the “T” of total depravity, including the “bondage of the will,” total inability, and why the system argues regeneration must precede faith.
March 11, 2007
Does God know everything in advance? This article frames key questions about foreknowledge, prayer, and freedom, introduces open theism, and surveys biblical texts often cited in support of an “open future.”
March 11, 2007
By Tim Harlow I don”t think I fully understood shepherding until I took my family to visit a little Dutch theme park in Holland, Michigan. It was a petting zoo\cheese-making\candle-dipping experience. On this particular day, one of the sheep in the petting zoo had executed a clever escape and was wandering through the outlet mall next door. Up to this point, he had done no harm (although he was glaring at the sweater store). His escape had been through a little pond at one end of the zoo. He must have been desperate, because, as the nice Dutch lady told
From Hillsboro, Ohio, to gatherings across the country, family camps continue drawing believers for preaching, worship, fellowship, and ministry connection—while leaders work to keep conviction and compassion in balance.
Camp meetings shaped American revival life—and Hillsboro Family Camp continues that heritage today. From Cane Ridge to Restoration Acres, thousands gather each year for worship, teaching, and renewal across generations.
An excerpt from “Considering Calvinism” argues that consistent Calvinism leads to hard determinism, critiques compatibilist “freedom,” and challenges “second causes” and “efficacious permission” as explanations for human sin.
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