Fellowship Bible Church

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→

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

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…

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would be<br>But, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.<br>Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

What Broccoli and the Bible Have in Common

A friend asked me the other day how I manage to read my Bible every day. She said she has a hard time getting into it or understanding it. How do you “fall

What God Does When We Strip the Facade

I remember a time when my marriage was falling apart, and I felt desperately alone and afraid. Despite the situation, I could not bear to tell anyone about

How to Parent Your Children into Adulthood

We want to start off with the disclaimer that we’re still learning how to parent our adult children, so we’re not claiming that we’ve got it all figured ou

What Does Easter Mean to You?

Something about Easter makes it easy to mark the years. When you’re a kid it’s annual photos posed next to a basket that’s overflowing with neon grass and

What I Wish I Knew in My 20s

“In your 30s you’ll be tested on the commitments you made in your 20s.” – Gene Edwards, The Inward Journey This quote stuck in my head ever since I read it

Knowing and Loving the Father

One of the principle keys to knowing and loving our heavenly Father is through prayer.

Are you Worrying or Rejoicing?

How to Waste Your Bible

Alan Hirsch offers a powerful challenge to pastors and leaders to remember what church is all about.

The Bible Is Better Than Basic—How to Read the Bible

Many of us have fallen into the belief that the Bible is basically a big book of rules, morality tales and inspirational sayings. But knowing what the Bible really is will answer the question of how to read the Bible.

If the Bible Is Enough, Why Is It Good to Retell Bible Stories?

God, throughout history, has always given not only his word to people but also has given qualified men who might teach others.

Does God Change His Mind?

How Black Is the Bible?

Imagine that we are members of a local church having a cookout, and the honored guests are Black characters from the Bible. I’d dare say that many of us would be surprised by who shows up.