Layton Talbert The storyline is all too familiar. A well-known leader of God’s people — popular, well intentioned, and godly — forges an alliance with a notorious enemy of Biblical truth. Why? In the interest of unity, he says. An act of magnanimity and compassion — of “getting along” — no doubt. He even sought…
Ken Hay Through the years church-growth specialists have published articles, books, and surveys that demonstrate a vital principle: when the pastor is the leader of the church and is inspiring the lay people to be the ministers, that church has growth potential. But on the other hand, when the people become the leaders and the…
Susannah Barba Dad’s words at breakfast on the morning of June 30, 1994, changed my life forever. “Well, kiddos, we’re going to do it, ” he said. Stephanie, Jeremiah, and I all waited to be enlightened. “Last night, the Lord made it clear to me: we’re going to go off the road and start a…
Guye Johnson Edited from the files of the late Grace W. Haight O worship the King, all·glorious above, And gratefully sing His power and His love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the…
Don Johnson Recently I had the privilege of baptizing three young men upon their professions of faith. This is one of the great joys and privileges of Christian ministry and marked a red-letter day in our ministry. On that Sunday, in the providence of God we came upon some thoughts published by the late Dr.…
Brian Collins Pastors often warn their congregations about conformity to the culture. Missionaries are typically instructed to adapt to their new cultures. On the surface, the advice appears contradictory. The tension becomes greater because as American culture becomes more pluralistic, that is, as subcultures multiply, many are suggesting that churches must adapt to these subcultures…
A week in the life of Charles Spurgeon Mark Minnick Part One ♦ Part Two ♦ This is Part Three Pastor Minnick’s introductory paragraphs, repeated from part One: At his death in 1892 at the age of just fifty-seven, C. H. Spurgeon left behind a church numbering in the thousands, a Sunday school attended by…
We often provide links to “news of the day” sites here on The Eclectic Web. These may have some value, although by the time we publish them they are mostly all “old news.” This time around, I’d like to start our links with a list of helpful resources for the Christian student. Some are probably…
Emmett L Williams From Part 1: Is Science Bad? Many Fundamentalists look askance at anyone with a scientific background. Immediately the theory of evolution looms in their minds. Since this anti-Biblical theory has been used to destroy the faith of many, this suspicion may be justified. But should the complete area of science be condemned…
FBFI Chaplain CH (LCDR) Tavis Long opens Congress in prayer, May 19, 2014