If you think pornography can’t be a problem in your church, consider the following statistics*: 50% of all Christian men and 20% of all Christian women say they are addicted to pornography. 68% of young adult men and 18% of women use porn at least once every week. Another 17% of men and another... [Show more]
Dissatisfied with living a superficial life? Wanting to do more than go through the motions? Want to look beneath the surface? Hungry for more of GOD? Not just knowing about GOD, that’s not enough. Then you suffer from sacred discontent. You’re not along – we too grace something deep, and... [Show more]
First, the bad news – part one: As few as one in six Americans will attend church this weekend – which means the percentage of unchurched is at its highest ever. And the bad news – part two: Even though surrounded by the unchurched, the Adventist church in America is barely growing. The good news?... [Show more]
Teaching scripture is our privilege, responsibility, and calling. It is our privilege to share the Good News and our responsibility to seek to emulate the teaching methods of the Master Teacher. We are called, from the routine vocation and pastimes of daily life, to teach. This leader’s guide... [Show more]
Teaching scripture is our privilege, responsibility, and calling. It is our privilege to share the Good News and our responsibility to seek to emulate the teaching methods of the Master Teacher. We are called, from the routine vocation and pastimes of daily life, to teach. Called to Teach is... [Show more]
There is no higher calling than to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Nothing compares to knowing and following the Savior of the world. To know Him is to love Him, and to follow Him is a wonderful adventure. Still, the discipleship journey is full of pitfalls and snares that threaten to lead us away... [Show more]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE TRULY MAGNANIMOUS? How do we encourage our children to grow into responsible, intentional stewards of our planet, their time, talents, possessions, and their physical and spiritual health? How do we generate practical ways to approach life with kindness, generosity, and... [Show more]
What does it take to engage with the Millennial generation? Fortune 500 companies to media firms to major faith communities are asking this question with piqued interest. The North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church commissioned a study by the Barna Group to investigate how its... [Show more]
What does it take to engage with the Millennial generation? Fortune 500 companies to media firms to major faith communities are asking this question with piqued interest. The North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church commissioned a study by the Barna Group to investigate how its... [Show more]
Have you noticed cultural, ethnic, and generational gaps in your church? How can your church overcome social, racial, and age differences? What can be done to allow every group to find comfort and understanding under the same church roof? Use this 49-page guide to learn how to work together to find... [Show more]