'But seriously folks': Humor's role in pulpit assessed
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“The legendary British preacher Charles Spurgeon was once rebuked by a woman in his congregation who felt he used too much humor in his sermons. As Baptist historian Michael Haykin recounts the story, Spurgeon replied, ‘Well, madam, if you knew the number of things that I refrain from saying, you would give me more credit.’”
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Church and Children
This church has a very interesting idea on how to welcome children and their families. I think it is a great idea. In the comments the church and one of their pastors explain how it has worked in their church for the last year.
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American Bible Society Hosts 140 Bible Translation Groups for World Assembly in Philadelphia
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“Over 140 Christian organizations dedicated to providing copies of the Bible translated in people’s native languages will converge in Philadelphia this week for a World Assembly that only happens once every six years.” CP
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GARBC Launches New National Church Planting Initiative
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“I am thrilled to announce Clare Jewell as our new national church planting coordinator. Clare will be assisting our churches in developing multiple church plants across the country.” E-Info
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PCUSA Report Says 1 in 5 Members 'Disappointed,' Considering Departure
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“The study confirms that the issues dividing the PCUSA are theological. There is not a shared understanding of what it means to be theologically Reformed nor what it looks like to live, individually or institutionally, submitted to the authority of God as revealed in the Bible”
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