How can we appropriately recognize women in ministry? In most churches, including ours, women play a vital role in all kinds of ministries. We also have women in our staff team. How should we as a denomination (and a local church) appropriately recognize and acknowledge women in ministry, especially those leading ministries and in full-time… Continue reading Women in ministry
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What is the mission of the church (part 2)
In the previous installment, I argued that Jesus has tasked his church to take the verbal message of repentance and forgiveness of sins to the nations. The central mission of the church, therefore, is to take God’s Word to God’s world. The church’s chief task is to bear witness to Jesus, so that people may… Continue reading What is the mission of the church (part 2)
The Rock and the gates of death
Matthew 16:15-18 is a very misunderstood passage in the Bible. The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Rock on which Jesus builds his church was the Apostle Peter, who allegedly was the first Pope or Bishop of Rome. Subsequently, all the Popes have been the spiritual descendants of Peter. The true church is, therefore, all… Continue reading The Rock and the gates of death
The 3 big threats to the church
The church is every age faces great threats or challenges: external and internal**. Not surprisingly, the challenges have not changed over the years. Luke outlines these threats in his book in the Bible that describes the birth and growth of the early church – the book of Acts.
The calling and confidence of church
Most Monday mornings I feel like resigning. Did I explain God’s Word well enough? Was my sermon understandable? Was I faithful to the biblical text? Should I have used more illustrations? Would another minister do a better job? Is it all worth it? Monday morning blues can be quite typical for those in the ministry… Continue reading The calling and confidence of church