October 2, 2023
Avoiding Spiritual Jeopardy
We should treat Communion as the most important meal of our week. . . .
Articles for tag: Christian Fellowship
December 12, 2022
Restoring Koinonia in Today’s Church
Apparently there has been some debate about the meaning of "koinonia" (Christian fellowship/community) as described in Acts 2:42 and the rest of the New Testament. I didn’t know that . . . until I listened to a recent podcast on the topic. . . .
May 1, 2020
God Uses a Match Made in Poland
By Laura McKillip Wood Andrzej Korytkowski survived a complicated and traumatic family life that resulted in his parents’ messy divorce when he was 13. His mother became preoccupied with recovering from the breakup of her marriage and re-establishing herself, so she did not focus much energy on Andrzej and his brother. The boys spent most of their days with friends, at school, and finding things to fill their free time. They became independent, but they did not have much of a family life or support from parents. Andrzej especially missed having a father figure in his life. At this vulnerable
August 24, 2016
Come to the Table
By Jim Tune Claudia and I enjoy our annual trek to Cape Breton Island for summer vacation. Our cabin is at least six hours away from the nearest independent Christian church. There are very few churches in this remote part of Nova Scotia, and the few that can be found are all part of mainline denominations. At best these churches offer Communion quarterly, making it very easy to miss Communion entirely if the date for it doesn”t fall during our stay. I find myself keenly aware of its absence during our visits to the local Anglican church. I”m grateful to
July 10, 2015
A Good Meal
By Daniel Schantz “For this reason many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep” (1Â Corinthians 11:30). Church services are well underway in a smalltown church of a hundred souls, when a little girl of 10 meanders down the center aisle, looking for a seat. She looks confused, as if she has never been inside a church before and she doesn”t know where to sit. Her bony shoulders are draped with a rag of a dress and her hair is matted and greasy. Her fingers and arms are gray with ground-in dirt, and she looks starved. At last she
May 26, 2010
Campus Ministries A Strategy for Spiritual Growth
Churches can strengthen campus ministries through giving, service, hospitality, prayer, and helping students connect with ministries that encourage spiritual growth during college.
February 25, 2009
Preventing Spiritual Desertion
Mark A. Taylor reflects on spiritual warfare, Civil War desertion research, and how unity, fellowship, camaraderie, and trust can help congregations remain faithful in the battle.
October 16, 2005
NACC Southeast Regional Conference
Randy Snyder reflects on the Jacksonville NACC Regional Conference and the theme “Journey to the Presence,” highlighting worship led by John Elliot, teaching that led to the cross, and fellowship that deepened awareness of God’s presence.
