First Pentecostal Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

How Pastors Accidentally Ruin Their Church

It wasn’t on purpose. They never meant any harm to come. But they sat and watched as the church they loved crumbled.

10 Ways to Communicate With the Holy Spirit

Understanding the third person of the Holy Trinity is important to every life of the believer. One key to this is communication. Here are 10 ways the Holy Spirit talks to us.

Fostering a Culture of Encounter with Young Disciples

Almighty God, You Have Built Your Church

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and …

Ask the Pastor: Is Church necessary in this day and age?

Dear Chaplain: I watch my favorite ministers online and I listen to a lot of gospel music throughout the day. I’m always there to help people out and I try to do the things God would want me to do. Church doesn’t seem necessary to me i

Is God male? Episcopal Church might say no

(Fox 32 News) - The Episcopal Church is debating whether to overhaul the Book of Common Prayer to make it clear that God does not have a gender.

Read: "Why I am gifting you this Pentecost present" by Bishop Earl Boyea

When you’re the only one who shows up to church

At an Episcopal church in Portland, the show must go on – even when it's just the priest and you.

5 More Classics of Catholic Spirituality for Your Library

Classic Books by five saints: Francis de Sales, Benedict, Catherine of Siena, Ignatius of Loyola and Thomas Aquinas

8 Ways Your Church Can Be More Welcoming to Guests

Here are some things that would help make your church more welcoming to visitors.

How to Protect Your Church Online

5 Minute ReadHaving your ministry online opens the door to so many possibilities. Whether you are connecting with your community, growing your…

Why YOUR Church Isn't THE Church (And 5 Liberating Truths About That Fact)

You're not leading THE church. You're leading A church. Why should should take some undue pressure off you and your church.