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New Research on Society’s Attitudes Toward Homosexuality
Ed Stetzer summarizes recently released research on how America views homosexuality. As many consider homosexual conduct sinful as do not. It’s a tie. And the younger you are, the more likely you are to condone gay sex. And here’s the … Continue reading
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Good to Great (Introduction, Picking the Right CEO)
Back in 2001, Jim Collins wrote one of the most important business management books ever, Good to Great. Although it’s about business, the principles are easily applied to churches, because it’s not about how to make a profit. It’s about … Continue reading
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How Sinful Is Smoking?
I get emails. Here’s one I thought I’d refer to the readership for an answer: It’s one of those things that puzzles me … , but I never hear anything about smoking or tobacco use from the Churches of Christ. … Continue reading
Marketing Christianity
An Australian women’s magazine commissioned several ad agencies to propose ideas for an ad campaign to spread religion. The ideas are interesting. Check out the ads here. Be sure to check out all of them. And here is a TV … Continue reading
Buried Talents: The Gift-ocracy of the New Testament
The Parable of the Talents We will next study the qualifications for elders and deacons. But before we approach this topic, we need to return to the Gospels. Jesus had much to say that relates to these issues. Most significant … Continue reading
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How Not to Have to Fire Your Preacher: Hiring the Right Guy
Well, having told everyone how to fire their preacher, it seems only fair to talk about how to keep him. I mean, firing the preacher is always traumatic for everyone, especially the preacher and his family. And studies show that … Continue reading
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A Dozen Rules for Firing a Minister, Part 3
Rule 10. Hire him a counselor if need be Being fired is hard on a man and hard on a marriage. He’ll need someone to talk to, and counselors can keep secrets. Many insurance policies pay some or all the … Continue reading
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Buried Talents: Questions & Answers
I studied and even taught this material for many years before arriving at my present position. I’m confident that many readers will struggle to get comfortable with these ideas that are so far removed from what many of us have … Continue reading
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A Dozen Rules for Firing a Minister, Part 2
Rule 7. Don’t split your church I imagine that minister firings have split as many churches as any one doctrinal issue. It only happens when a large portion of the congregation considers the decision unfair. How does this happen? * … Continue reading
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Buried Talents: Gal 3:28, “There is neither male nor female” — Cottrell’s objection
Of all the authors that I’ve chosen to disagree with, Cottrell is my favorite — because he’s the most honest. He admits that weak arguments are weak. He doesn’t accuse his opponents of bad faith or question their salvation. See … Continue reading
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