Modeling The primary practical reason that character is so important in an elder is that modeling godliness for others is central to his work. He is to “set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12 NIV 1984). He is to shepherd God’s flock […]
Singing the gospel together as a whole church forges unity around distinctively Christian doctrine and practice. Our congregational songs function like devotional creeds. They give us language and opportunity to mutually encourage each other in the Word and call each other out to praise our common Savior. One of the most important functions of congregational […]
Some say evangelistic sermons have to be dramatic and emotional. Others are convinced they have to be seeker sensitive — dense with idiom, aimed at felt needs, lightened with humor and human interest. Still others confuse evangelistic preaching with explanatory apologetics, or see it as inseparable from planned revival services. To some, whatever preaching meets […]
In a healthy church, private corrective discipline is happening all the time. People in the church sin. But growing Christians welcome other Christians into their lives for the purpose of confessing their sins to one another (James 5:16; 1 John 1:5–10). That is, in large part, how spiritual growth happens — by accepting biblical correction. […]
Cyber-counseling (also known as eCounseling, online counseling, or online therapy) is the provision of professional counseling through electronic communication. Common modalities for cyber-counseling include telephone, secure e-mail, online text chat, and videoconference. A growing number of therapists are offering cyber-counseling, but these services constitute only a small fraction of the counseling market. Client demand for […]
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