May 16, 2010
Leading People Toward Redemption and Restoration (Part 1)
Ken Swatman offers practical counsel for pastors and church leaders preparing to confront sin with wisdom, patience, documentation, clear boundaries, and a redemptive goal.
Articles for tag: Church Discipline
The Credibility Factor
Ken Swatman explores how pastors build credibility through time, authenticity, transparency, and biblical authority while leading congregations through discipline, redemption, and restoration.
March 7, 2010
Our Ministry to Gays and Lesbians
James C. Donovan reflects on the pastoral challenge of ministering to gays and lesbians while holding biblical convictions about sexuality, church fellowship, grace, truth, and unity.
January 3, 2010
Local Church Membership”“Who Needs It?
John Castelein explores local church membership through a candid conversation between elders and seminary students about commitment, accountability, authority, baptism, and belonging.
November 29, 2009
Best Mission Practices in the 21st Century
Robert Reese considers what today’s global Christians can learn from New Testament missions: gospel priority, equality across cultures, wise stewardship, humble learning, and faithfulness under persecution.
October 26, 2008
Sin Among the Shepherds
An anonymous church leader reflects on moral failure, full ownership, grace and truth, accountability, and how wise shepherds can help bring healing without compromising holiness.
November 11, 2007
The Secret That Must Be Told
By Faith Ingraham I have lived with a secret for the majority of my life. Many others are living with the same secret and they, like me, are suffering from the damage and pain it causes. I was born into a pastor”s home, the sixth of nine children and the only girl. We attended church regularly and seemed to be the normal pastor”s family. My mother worked full-time as a secretary to support the large family. My father pastored several small churches. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior when I was 5 years old. I wanted to please God,
November 11, 2007
What Would Jesus Do?
When churches excuse sexual sin and criminal abuse in the name of grace, victims are harmed and truth is buried. This article argues biblical forgiveness includes repentance—and repentance includes consequences and accountability.
May 21, 2006
A Safe Place to Be a Sinner
A reflection on how churches can become safer places for people struggling with sexual sin—by dropping categories, speaking honestly, and walking patiently with strugglers toward healing in the body of Christ.
July 31, 2005
CHURCH IN THE CITY 1: Pursuing Partnerships in Indianapolis
In a diverse city, “one size does not fit all.” Jeff Krajewski explains how partnerships help urban churches connect resources to real needs, support spiritual formation, and strengthen unity and accountability across congregations.
