by Andrés Jara Andrés has been involved in international media ministry for more than a decade As you walk on the streets you may see people struggling with different things, like gossip, pornography, alcoholism, depression, addictions, etc. The fact is that we all struggle, we all fall under the category of “sinners” and have fallen short of the glory of God....
SOUL CARE FOR THE LEADER AND CONGREGATION
by John J. Pethtel The 2017 SDB Pastors Conference is coming up in just a few months. Have you made sure that your pastor is going to be able to attend? This year we will be focusing on the theme of soul care for pastors and their families as well as the congregations that they serve. Pastors Conference is a time of networking, renewal, and learning with...
Ten Commandments for Guest-Friendly Church Members
Dec 22, 2016
By Thom Rainer I travel a lot and spend a lot of time in different churches. I have had a church consulting firm that did “guest” visits as part of our services. Sadly, many times I do not feel welcome as a guest when I visit churches. The Bible is replete with admonitions of hospitality and servanthood. I just wish our church members understood...
A Transformation Attitude
by Katrina Goodrich “An exceptional future can only be built on the transformation of the mess I’ve made, not the elimination of it.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough Christmas is over. The holly jolly holidays have ended. In an effort to continue the merriment and bring enthusiasm in to a new year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. I am not one of those people....
Be A Friend First
Xander Post SDB Church of Shiloh, NJ I could write for hours showing my knowledge of the Bible, but it wouldn’t matter to the people who don’t believe in it. And I think all that knowledge and referencing Bible verses are really good, but sometimes we overlook one major detail. When I was a freshman in high school, I was trying to spread the gospel. The first...
God Would Not Give Us A Test That Is Impossible For Us To Pass!
by Seth Osborn Boulder SDB Church, CO How many times have we cried out to God, asking why something has happened? I know I’ve done it plenty. “Why me? What did I do?” Reflecting on it, I always remember that we’re all far from perfect, and that we deserve much worse than whatever comes our way in life. But it’s still puzzling. If our wrongdoings are...