Austin Avenue Baptist Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Apostle Jeffrey Woody Installs a New Pastor

By Journalist Ms. Jones NEWBURGH – “It’s not easy starting a ministry from scratch… That’s what we did. When God sends you out… God will meet every need. We are here almost 21 years later in a building that belongs to us. We’re no renters… 55,000 square feet all because of our obedience to God. […]

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church

Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

What is a missionary disciple in Renew My Church?

The renewal we are undergoing through Renew My Church is encouraging us to be creative and to sometimes use distinct words or phrases to capture a new concept or to provide a different way of looking at something otherwise familiar.

Assistant Counselor or Pastoral Counselor New Era Wellness & Therapy Center

A substance abuse counselors job is far more than talking an addict through treatment. Counselors have ethical and moral responsibilities they have to follow...

4 Questions every church should ask a missionary organization — Southern Equip

Sending Missionaries Well: How Churches Support Global Ministry

A church that has missionaries is not the same as a church that sends missionaries. So what might it look like to send missionaries as God would have us?

Should the Church Send Missionaries Into the Metaverse?

Is the Metaverse a place that the Church should be evangelizing??

I Want to Be a Missionary but My Church Won’t Send Me. What Now?

If your church won't send you to be a missionary, hold fast to the primacy of the local church and submit to its leadership. Don't lose hope.

What is a Biblical Model of the ‘Missionary Call’?

We often overlook and/or misunderstand the New Testament model. From the outset, we must remember that Acts is a transitional book in the history of the church, and the Holy … More

Why the Term 'Missionary' Can Fail Missionaries

“So, you’re gonna be, like, a missionary??”<br>I never knew how to respond. Moving to Malawi to work with a local nonprofit after college simply felt like the job I was being called to. Sure, it’s one of the poorest countries in the world and, yes, I had to raise support, but so did some friends of m

I'm a Missionary to My Neighborhood?

Am I a missionary to my neighborhood, city, or job? If so, what is my strategy for reaching those who haven't heard the gospel?

Me, a Missionary?

Get real. I am not a doctor, linguist, pilot, or even a pastor. Why would God call me to be a missionary? But what does God say about going to all the nations?

Who Feeds the Missionaries Spiritually?

The ongoing spiritual health of missionaries is based on how well they feed themselves while on the field.

Is Missionary Work Colonialism?

The concerns over a link between Christianity and colonialism go back to the early church, where colonialism was condemned in the New Testament.

Are Missionaries Good for the World?

A recent study has found that missionaries are actually the greatest catalyst in the development and stability of nations.