by Hector Garcia | 20 Feb 2026 | Articles, Local Church
Acts 2:37–47 presents a compelling vision of what it means to belong both to the universal body of Christ and to a local community of believers. Understanding this distinction is essential for authentic Christian living. The Two Churches When we speak of | the church”...
by Doug Van Meter | 17 Nov 2025 | Articles, Local Church
Many years ago, I encountered Jonathan Leeman’s insightful book on church governance, Don’t Fire Your Church Members. It reinforced my conviction that each church member plays a vital role in congregational health. The local church thrives when every member exercises...
by Thapelo Mpai | 27 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living, Local Church
When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, he spent fifteen chapters unpacking profound theological truths about the gospel. But when we reach chapter 16, something shifts. Gone are the weighty doctrinal explanations; instead, we encounter a lengthy list of...