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Jesus Loves “Mediocre” Churches (And So Do I)

November 22, 2018November 16, 2018 by Stephen Altrogge

I recently read an article that, for lack of a better phrase, really cheesed me off (I think that’s what …

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People Aren’t Fixer-Uppers

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Joseph Hamrick

We saw the destruction Sunday morning when my dad parked in front of the church building. We got out of …

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Be Vigilant, Be Watchful, Be Gentle

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 by Joseph Hamrick
be vigilant

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” …

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One Of The Most Vital Signs of Church Growth

August 29, 2018 by David Appelt
Church Growth Graph

There are a million metrics we use to gauge church growth. You can find countless speakers, sermons, websites, or books …

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[DANGER!] 6 MASSIVE Warning Signs Of Spiritual Abuse

December 21, 2018August 1, 2018 by Stephen Altrogge
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Spiritual abuse is a scary subject that we have to talk about. What is spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse is when …

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Movements Come and Go, the Church Remains

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by Stephen Altrogge

I just finished Greg Thornbury’s outstanding biography of Larry Norman, Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?, which …

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Christ’s Church is a Mess…But I’m Not Bailing

April 19, 2018 by Cody Barnhart

I don’t want to shame or brood. I’m no ex-evangelical, but I am an exhausted one. I’ve spent the last …

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Things I’ve Failed To Do When People Left Our Church

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 by Mark Altrogge

I have been a pastor in the same church for over 30 years. Over the years many have joined our …

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Our Chaotic Culture Is A Gospel Opportunity

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 by Josh Blount

If you pay attention to the headlines or the Twitter and Facebook buzz, you’ve probably picked up on something: we …

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Jesus Doesn’t Give A Standing Ovation To Sexual Assault

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 by Stephen Altrogge

Note: Normally, I don’t write about topics like this, but this is really important. I talk about sexual assault, so …

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What Is Communion? How Do We Get More from it?

December 6, 2017September 25, 2017 by David Appelt
what is communion

What is Communion? For someone growing up in the general evangelical, baptist-ish, non-denominational, background, the Lord’s Supper (or The Lord’s …

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