Why the 'Mormon' church changed its name. Nelson says it's not about rebranding
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“When the messages come during the dark of night, Russell M. Nelson reaches for his lighted pen and takes dictation from the Lord.” - CNN
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Church Entertainment Fatigue—Are People Tired of the Church’s Glitzy Stage?
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“When a local congregation creates a culture of church entertainment in an attempt to build a congregation, it will only be a matter of time before they begin to experience the negative consequences that emphasis will bring.” - Christian Leaders
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Meet the pastor who’s on a mission to save thousands of dying American churches
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“Pastor Marzahn, 55, believes helping churches find new ways to generate income, like sharing their buildings with other churches or finding completely new congregations to take over old buildings is a better response than selling dying churches to for profit developers who have no vested interest in cultivating Christian communities.” - Christian Post
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Francis Chan Explains Why He’ll Share a Stage With Benny Hinn
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“There are millions who will never hear strong biblical teaching unless teachers are willing to go.” - Christianity Today
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Barna: Most Protestant pastors see school as 'negative influence' on spiritual formation
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“In fact, schools are ranked alongside a child’s friends and peers as primarily negative influences — a view held by 61 percent of Protestant leaders and 65 percent of Catholic leaders,” said Barna. - Christian Post
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Online churches don't hurt local church growth: study
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“According to ‘State of the Online Church,’ led by Saddleback Church’s Online Campus Pastor Jay Kranda, 59 percent of churches have seen physical growth since launching an online ministry.” - Christian Post
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"[O]ften there are spiritual reasons why a sermon doesn’t produce change. But there may also be practical reasons why a given sermon is ineffective."
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“Here are seven types of sermons that can render a preacher’s labors ineffective.” - TGC
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Why do pastors receive a tax exemption for housing?
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“To answer the question we must first consider how taxation of church property, including clergy housing, has historically been considered.” - Acton Institute
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Great Commission Christianity vs. Cosmic Redemptive Christianity
I’d like some feedback, in terms of critical thinking, of this article, esp “cosmic redemptive Christianity” gospel.
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