Tag: Church

Why Church Should Be More of a Priority to You

In many Christians’ lives today, church has slowly drifted down the priority list. Work, sport, children’s activities, social commitments, weekend breakaways, and even simple tiredness can push church further and further to the margins. For some, church has become something we attend when it’s convenient rather than something that shapes our lives. But when we… Continue reading Why Church Should Be More of a Priority to You

9 Reasons why you should be a member of your local church

Church membership is often seen as irrelevant, unnecessary and unbiblical. However, I hope to show you that belonging to a church family, made official by church membership is very relevant, necessary and biblical. Does God require local church membership? 1. Membership is in the Bible The words “local church membership” are not in the Bible,… Continue reading 9 Reasons why you should be a member of your local church

Gospel and race: one humanity

I don’t know why, but every time I go shopping I always choose the trolley with the dodgy, squeaky, sticky wheel that keeps veering to the right or to the left. It’s quite a job to keep the trolley moving forward in a straight line. In a similar way, it’s tough to keep having a… Continue reading Gospel and race: one humanity

Six reasons not to serve in ministry in 2018

Before you sign up as a volunteer at your local church, please consider these sobering thoughts from 2 Timothy 2. The letter of 2 Timothy was written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy, a younger gospel worker.  Paul was in a dungeon in Rome because of his faith in Jesus and awaiting execution.  Paul’s final… Continue reading Six reasons not to serve in ministry in 2018