Charles Spurgeon was one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. He was known as the “Prince of Preachers.” If you’ve ever read one of his many available sermons from the 1800s, then you can understand why so many are still impressed with his preaching ministry. But it was prayer that Spurgeon believed […]
What is the Planting Roots Initiative? Planting Roots is an initiative to raise money, above and beyond normal giving, to build a church building at our 4095 Clovercroft Rd. property–helping us make disciples, train leaders, and feed the hungry more effectively. Our goal is to build an 11,800 sq ft facility that will expand our […]
Last year, the Mawozo gang abducted missionaries, demanding $17 million for their release. By God’s grace, they made it out alive. As I was reading an article about the events, I couldn’t help but notice how much prayer played a part in their ability to endure and escape. Weston Showalter, a spokesman for the Ohio-based […]
When the biblical idea of “unity and diversity” becomes a reality amongst Christians, most figure out that it is a lot messier than it sounds. There’s enough sin present amongst believers to make unity impossible, apart from a massive influx of heart-transforming grace. One of the temptations in the midst of the friction is either […]
Lottie Moon bravely and faithfully served as a Southern Baptist Missionary to China in the early 1900s. As news of her death made it back to the U.S., summary descriptions of the way she ministered in China were produced. I love this one from the Foreign Mission Journal from the International Mission Board. It read, […]
Evangelist, Shane Pruitt, has worked with young people and their families for years. From his experience and research, he came up with what he calls a “4 Generation Fade” that every family should be aware of as they set the priorities for their families. It goes like this. Generation 1: Parents don’t make church a […]