Church & Ministry

Our church is considering changing the hymnal it uses. We currently use Great Hymns of the Faith. We love this hymnal, but would at least like to consider some options. We are considering switching to Majesty Hymns. As far as we know, that hymnal best reflects the doctrine/tradition of our church.

Many churches are under attack from the enemy, with counterfeit revivals, demonic manifestations, occult practices, Mysticism, New Age …

How could so many church leaders be easily misled, and continue to add to the deception, leading many people, even Christians into the world of Mysticism ….

Has anyone had experience with Mysticism?

What exactly is wrong with Mysticism?

Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKMPSZ3 for a brief survey on preaching the Song of Songs literally in a congregational setting.

I am in the dissertation writing stage at BJU of a primer to aid pastors in the public preaching of the Song and would appreciate any input the SharperIron community can provide. If the response is sufficient, I will post the results. Also, any other shared insights relating to the Song in ministry would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Blessings!

Peter Van Kleeck

PART III. MY TRADITION’S MUSICAL PREFERENCES VS. OTHER TRADITIONS – WHO IS RIGHT?

 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”Col 3.16-17. (Eph 5.19).

Well no….I don’t believe so…They are taking place of the local church.

Mission Boards Generic Philosophies:

They typically are arranged to provide accountability financially and doctrinally?

They are there to help with the legalities of starting a mission work or church plant?

And to communicate with the sending and supporting local churches!

Truthfully these generic philosophies confuse me! Why can’t the Local church do this. Acts 11, 13, 14 depicts all of these issues. The Local church in those passages takes care of all those issues?

Does anyone out there have a recommendation on material, curriculum or catechism to use in preparing children for baptism?

We’re working to revive our church’s missions committee to build awareness of Missions in the congregation. I was hoping to share some ideas and things at our churches might be doing so that we can encourage each other.

Here are a couple of ideas that I’ve come up with, from other churches and undergrad:

1. Missions type dinners or lunches in order to introduce the members to foreign culture.

2. Skyping missionaries directly during a church service, if possible.

Considering doing college, as I have many times - likely I will end up wasting your time :).

I want one that (is)..

Accredited (So that Gov’t will help pay.)

Allows campus carry (concealed weapon.)

And of course, the more accurate the doctrine, the better.

In case you needed to know:

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From concealedcampus.org,