Christianity

Get started writing some biblical thoughts in the form of a devotional. You never know when you may be called upon to give a devotional thought. Also, develop your writing for assembling a...

Church policies are created in accordance with the style of church government of the local congregation. There are generally two styles of church government: congregational rule and elder rule....

Although the creation/evolution debate will not be solved by a set of alphabet blocks, the following experiment will show some mathematical facts you may not have heard before. I went to a public...

Charles Spurgeon, the great British preacher and pastor, had congregants who would pray for him under the sanctuary during the morning service. No wonder why God blessed his ministry! Let us be...

Sinful tendencies stunt a person's spiritual growth. Whether your sins include committing capital murder, cheating on your taxes or eating a piece of chocolate cake, such behavior prevents you...

"Disability" and "ministry" are two words that are gaining increasing use together in the modern church. Few things could be more representative of the love of Christ than...

Just one person trying to influence and encourage others in regular daily life. This ministry began for a loved one who was incarcerated and needed a steady flow of encouragement, then it was...

Wouldn’t it be a great gig to step out onto a balcony above hundreds of thousands of cheering, praying fans? Ever wonder what it would be like to be in charge of an enterprise that has masses of...

Memorizing the books of the Old Testament can be confusing because they include many unusual names or words. However, it is possible to memorize the books of the Old Testament in a brief amount of...

Movies, like parables, often have a deeper meaning and message behind the storyline. Identifying these deeper principles and overall message can help you teach Christian principles. The Earth is...

Child care at church and check-in, check-out procedures are crucial to faithfully maintaining trust with the families attending your church. A safe and secure check-in procedure for children at...

Youth sermons are not as different from other sermons as is often believed. Most preachers to adults would be better served if they included typical elements of youth preaching. Most youth pastors...

Holiness preaching is often tied back to John Wesley and the Methodist movement. Wesley himself, however, would have claimed he was simply preaching what has always been preached throughout the...

Church women keep busy teaching the children, leading and singing in the choir, organizing events and anything else that needs to be cared for. Because of their active participation, it is...

Christian psychologists--often called Christian counselors--use traditional psychological methods while incorporating doctrine and principles found in the Christian religion. These methods...

The outdoor bulletin board at your church is what people see when they drive by. As such, it is one the most prominent visual representations of your church. So you may want to display a Bible...

Anointing oil, called chrism in the Catholic church, is a fragrant oil blended with olives and balsam and has received appropriate blessings. Anointing oil is poured in the course of some...

A church is an organization much like any other social group or club. As such, it has a set of rules and regulations by which it abides. Church constitutions lay the groundwork for the...

Christian youth sometimes feel detached from the adult issues often discussed in church. Holding a Christian youth conference can help to solve this problem by connecting youth to God and the...

Finding a lost sister in the faith can be challenging but with modern technology and a determined mind, anything is possible. Leaving the faith and disappearing can be likened to the Prodigal Son....

Christian devotions can be written on any subject and vary in length. Inspiration is the key to writing a Christian devotion. If a thought has captured your attention, a Christian devotion can be...

When it comes to the study of Christian theology, there may be no doctrine that is more contentious or disputed than the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, which says that in its original...

Any pastor can write a sermon. A rambling, vague, and nondescript message can be slapped together pretty quickly. A sermon that has a crisp clarity with poignant pointedness is much more difficult...

Sermon series can help pastors significantly in sermon preparation time as well as give congregations a sense of connection between individual sermons. Sermon series can be based either on large...

A gospel choir is responsible for using music to inspire congregations during worship services. It is a group effort that requires experimentation, compromise and optimism during the planning...

In the pool of religious opportunities, Christians have a desire to demonstrate that the faith of the Bible, whether Catholic or Protestant, has a valid place at the table as a solid worldview...

We all go through times in our Christian walk when we feel far from God. What we've got to remember is that the times He feels farthest from us is the time He's actually closest. When we go...

Even as a child I can remember that sting of disappointment when an unruly child was told to apologize and in turn I was to say "it's okay". Really meaningful forgiveness is much more...

Teaching kids the Books of the Bible will be helpful in their growth as a Christian. Committing the books to memory will give them the ability to find passages and follow along with the pastor's...

Do you need to talk to God? Are you unsure how to "hear" Him? This article is completely out of my opinion, but I believe that I understand what it means to "hear" Him. Please...

The Easter season provides ample opportunities for a church that wants to reach its community. It can be used as a festive time to spread the Gospel and promote your Sunday School ministry. There...

If you want to write sermons that convict you are walking onto dangerous ground, holy ground really. It is ground upon which we are not really worthy to walk. This is take off your shoes...

Sunday School began in the 1780s as a way to teach the working poor of England reading, writing and proper conduct. It quickly spread to America and has since become a cultural institution. Some...

If you're a Christian and you plan on dating a non-Christian, there are a few things that should be considered before making any long-term commitments. Although it may not seem like a huge issue...

Teaching girls how to praise dance is a fun ministry to offer during a Wednesday night worship service. While the adults worship in the main sanctuary, take the girls to a spacious room and...

The Bible specifically states that God created the universe and the world. Yet, modern science would seek to deny the truth. Evolution, instead, is taught as fact, and the majority of our...

Many churches collect clothing donations to distribute to people in need. Some start full-blown thrift shops, and charge a small amount for clothing. Most thrift shops are self-supporting and some...

Start a praise dance ministry when the Holy Spirit tells you to and bring inspiration, creativity and freedom to the church to which you belong. Speak with the leadership at your church about your...

Organization is a necessary part of forming a church choir. Outlining your program involves planning and communicating what needs to take place in order for the choir to become a functioning part...

I once asked a Sunday school class I was teaching what they knew about Samson. One member quipped it was the most boring opera he had ever seen. That struck me as funny, so I told a group of...

When a new church is forming it makes perfect sense to choose to rent a facility as opposed to committing to a mortgage too soon. Finding a building to rent may not be as problematic as you think....

For whatever reason, many people find themselves in need to hide themselves from society. Some are privacy actavists, some religious and feel the end of days are coming, some have personal...

As a minister, it is pertinent that I am a light that shines in darkness, that I do what the word of God says, that I remain faithful. But everyone that is a child of God has to follow these same...

An increased interest in the ancient context of Scripture has spurred a revival in the Biblical languages. Pastors, teachers and laypeople are becoming more and more interested in learning...

To write a sermon based on a topic is a very challenging task... if you want to do it well. Some call this a thematic sermon. No matter what you call it, a topical sermon begins with a topic,...

Salvation is a gift you received based on a choice you make and a commitment you follow.

Christian persecution is nothing new. It has been around as long a ignorance. There will be times, as a Christian, you will find others do not agree with your religious beliefs. Most of the...

Religious offerings of music are not only a popular form of worship, they're a frequent command within biblical Scriptures. If you think your church would benefit from strong musical leadership...

Personal scripture study nurtures your spirit, deepens your gospel knowledge and understanding, and brings you closer to God. Put effort into your personal scripture study to maximize its blessings.

Family scripture study strengthens family ties, spiritually prepares each family member for the day, and increases everyone’s knowledge and testimony of the gospel. Despite its extreme value, so...