Why Are Churches in Cities Not Growing?
There is a basic difference between churches in rural areas in America and churches in cities. In many cases, the churches in cities are in areas that are seeing growth, and sometimes massive growth, in population. Almost all rural churches have stagnant or even...
Churches in Decline
A number of books by denominational authors published this year paint a gloomy picture of the condition of their churches. Here are some examples: The Hope in Our Scars discusses the “underground of disillusionment”: “The church, from within, is embroiled in racism,...
What to Expect When You Visit the Churches of Christ
You can expect to find a group of Christians assembled to worship God through Jesus Christ his Son. This Worship consists of studying (preaching) the Holy Scriptures, praying, singing, observing the Lord’s supper and giving according to one’s prosperity. Thus these...
The Gospel for All
It’s said the gospel account written by John and bearing his name was written to “all mankind.” The apostle John wrote the words of God in such a way to address all. This compassionate apostle clearly taught the final steps of discipline marking and avoiding false...