As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
by Doug Smith
Author’s Note: This article is adapted from a message delivered at the first graduation for the Cumberland Area Pulpit Supply, Phase 1 Training, on April 14, 2007.
Psalm 23—A Psalm of David
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
by Aaron Blumer
As a pastor, I’ve been surprised by how often I encounter Christian parents who are disappointed that our church provides “kid times.” Regularly, our church gathers children, separates them from their families, and focuses on their needs. Many see this practice as unbiblical and bad for the family. Are they right?
by Daniel R. Brown and Kevin T. Bauder.
What Is a Church Council?
A church council is a representative body of pastors and messengers, invited from fellowshipping churches, called by a particular congregation to advise it on matters of organization, ordination, or resolution of disputes.
Who Calls a Church Council?
Reviewed by J.A. Ingold (Jack)
Stetzer, Ed, and Mike Dodson. Comeback Churches: How 300 Churches Turned Around and Yours Can Too. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Pub Group, 2007. 226 pages. $17.99
(Review copy courtesy of B&H Publishing Group)
by Jeff Straub
by Eric Lovik
I have always looked forward to summers because that’s when a lot of college groups travel through the area. To me, there is something very refreshing about seeing and hearing young men and women sing, act, and play instruments for 
the Lord. I’ve learned so much about colleges, even the ones I’ve never visited, just by seeing a group perform at my church or at one nearby.
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