Perhaps the people most unaware of pornography’s “relational deception” areprofessing believers in Christ who erroneously think they are growing in their lovefor God and others while being involved with pornography. The absurdity of this illusion is revealed since “loving God”Read more…
Operation Timothy a must for serious disciplers
Operation Timothy is a discipleship tool that has been used successfully in CBMC for more than a quarter of a century. It’s designed to build a solid Biblical foundation into the lives of believers – whether it’s a seeker withRead more…
Growing the Church
There are several ways a congregation can grow. However the two most often seen is “transfer growth” and “organic growth.” Transfer growth is the addition of new members through a merging of congregations, or believers moving from one congregation toRead more…
Did Jesus mean, “You must be born again,” or “You must be begotten again?”
Did Jesus mean, “You must be born again,” or “You must be begotten again?” By Rev. Richard Fisher, Founder of You Last Forever Ministries “You must be born again,” is often used by Christians to evangelize. It is taken fromRead more…
Do You REALLY Believe what You Say About Prayer?
Theoretical beliefs can be stated in “what you say,” but true beliefs are revealed in “what you do.” You have probably mentioned the importance of prayer and its necessity for growth in Christ, God-honoring relationships, and effective ministry. If youRead more…
You Were Made to Last Forever
You were made to last forever. This sounds pretty amazing. We all pass funeral homes and cemeteries that argue otherwise. As a hospice chaplain ministering in the shadow of death I comfort hundreds of terminally ill patients and their families. Frequently I talkRead more…
Free Evangelism Boot Camp
Many people are nervous or timid about talking with others about spiritual things. But when you learn to overcome that hesitation, your life is transformed and you discover that it is easier — and more rewarding — than you everRead more…
What Do You Believe – No, Really
Theoretical beliefs are revealed by “what you say” but true beliefs are revealed by “what you do.” Hopefully, in great challenges, what we say corresponds to what we do. For believers in Christ, true beliefs (what we say and do)Read more…
Why are church leaders scared of health?
I searched in vain for mention of health as a topic in this conference. Why is this? Health is not only of major concern for ordinary people and also grossly unequal across the world – the the great commission ofRead more…
Equipping the Church to Respond with Truth and Grace
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Mike Goeke as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace.” Responses to this paper through theRead more…