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 Tim Cantrell | 25 Aug 2025 | Articles
The modern church is deeply divided over the topic of spiritual gifts. In the last century, perhaps no issue has caused more debate and confusion than this. Yet the Bible is not silent or unclear. Paul opens 1 Corinthians 12 with a stark reminder: “Now concerning...
by Donovan Drew | 20 Jun 2025 | Articles
God has placed within the human heart a deep longing for love. Worldly distortions of love only exacerbate this deep-seated longing. Christianity has a wonderful opportunity to speak into this void. Jesus’ actions on the eve of his crucifixion, in which he stooped to...
by Donovan Drew | 19 Jun 2025 | Articles
Christians are accustomed to thinking of the gospel as the message we believe to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life, but we often fail to understand how the gospel transforms—or should transform—everyday discipleship. Learning to view all of life through the...
by Jimmy Monama | 18 Jun 2025 | Articles
Our achievement-oriented world celebrates independence and self-sufficiency as virtues. From young, we are encouraged to pursue careers that provide financial freedom and personal autonomy. Social media and popular culture reinforce messages of self-reliance and...
