Church & Ministry

“We care more about reaching our potential than building up the body. If we are denied the opportunity to express our gifts, we feel disrespected, unappreciated, and perhaps offended.” - 9 Marks

“Pope Francis, who sought to be a bridge maker as he led the Catholic Church in a time of deep polarization, died at 7:35 a.m. on Monday (April 21), at the age of 88, a day after surprising faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.” - RNS

“1. Make sure your own heart is celebrating the resurrection…. 2. Don’t forget that some believers around the world risk their lives by telling this story….4. Recognize that your job is not to impress with your oratory skills; it’s to tell the story of a borrowed cross and an empty tomb.” - Chuck Lawless

“I don’t grant the premise that the [Christian Reformed Church in North America] has fundamentally changed its approach either to confessionality in general or to human sexuality in particular. And I object to Smith’s uncharitably dismissive attitude of sisters and brothers in Christ in the present CRC as anti-intellectual.” - TGC

“The pastor has been dealing with a number of ongoing health issues, including complications from a heart valve replacement he had in the summer of 2024. These health problems have kept him from the pulpit and public ministry for the better part of a year.” - C.Leaders

“While much focus is placed on pastoral leadership, deacons are no less essential to the church’s mission. No single passage outlines the exact duties of a deacon, but several themes emerge from Scripture, particularly in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3.” - Church Answers

“Disciple a Younger Preacher. When you help a younger preacher with his preaching, you will inevitably improve your own preaching. You will find yourself critiquing how he outlined his sermon or how he was soft in his conclusion and realize that you do the same thing!” - PastorCenter.org

“The means and methods of financial cooperation between churches are not the purview of accountants and finance committees only. Rather, how financial support is given and received within the kingdom of God on earth is a theological and pastoral question.” - 9 Marks

“Through the partnership, students at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College can earn credits toward Cedarville’s Master of Business Administration, further preparing students for administrative ministry roles and marketplace leadership.” - Baptist Press

“Whether you’re a church leader or an active member seeking to enhance your church’s governance structures, understanding best practices and leveraging available resources is crucial.” - Brian Cederquist