by Wade Berry | Sep 5, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Last week, we talked about the fact that churches (especially white, conservative churches) need to address the rising tide of white nationalism. As we continue to reflect upon the violence that occurred in Charlottesville last month, our primary focus should remain...
by Walter Norvell | Jun 28, 2016 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Principle #3: The In-the-Neighborhood Principle of Bible Interpretation I have heard people talk about the value of real estate: location, location, and location. I have always tried to buy the least expensive house in the most expensive neighborhood, so I understand...
by Chris Sims | Jan 14, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
Church Planting may take you to a new area where you know few people and have limited experience/scope to guide you. This has been my experience. That has pushed me back to the Church Planting documentation in the book of Acts. In Acts 3:1-8, we journey along with...
by Chris Sims | Jan 7, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
Growing up in the Bible-Belt of Arkansas, I had seen very traditional ways that church was done. Those ways had been comfortable for me and many others. As I served in churches, I saw slightly different expressions of ‘church life’ but the basics were still there....
by Chris Sims | Dec 10, 2015 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions, Theology
We had our calling (to plant a church in Casper, Wyoming). We knew it was time. We began to think on the differences between our old area (Arkansas) and our new area (Wyoming). We spoke the same language but the style, slang and intent of some of the...
