"If we want to reshape American culture, we need to give up on reshaping American culture. We need to turn to reshaping Southern Baptist churches."
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"(T)he church is as a hospital for sinners"
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Unsung Heroes: Thanking Lay Leaders for Their Service
In my mind and heart, a special place is reserved for heroes of the faith. While Christians are certainly not to seek applause and publicity for charitable acts and contributions to the Lord’s ministry, God’s choice servants deserve recognition and appreciation for working well and diligently for the Lord.
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"There is no true worship without art in the same way that there is no statement of truth without grammar."
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Book Review: What Is a Healthy Church?
Reviewed by Doug Smith.
Mark Dever. What Is a Healthy Church? Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2007. Hardcover, 126pp. $10.99.
(Review copies courtesy of Crossway Books.)
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Book Review—Sunday
Reviewed by Todd Wood.
Harline, Craig. Sunday: A History of the First Day from Babylonia to the Super Bowl. New York: Doubleday, 2007. Hardcover, 450 pages. $26.00.
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Church Membership: A Practical Necessity
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Why Churches Should Have “Kid Times”
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?
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FAQ on Baptist Church Councils
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?
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