Brother Kane
Reverend Who?
Reverend Who?Are costumes & titles for church leaders biblical?
Introduction:
Is this subject something really worth concerning ourselves with? Absolutely yes. All biblical truth is important and by ignoring a seemingly trivial spiritual issue we may be opening the door of our lives to some very serious spiritual problems.
Religious clothing:
Why do so many church leaders dress differently from the rest of the congregation? Some leaders wear expensive suits, some wear robes, some wear… Continue reading |
Doctor Or Brother?
Doctor Or Brother?
by A.W. Pink
What strange methods God sometimes employs in teaching His children much needed lessons! This has recently been the writer’s experience. I have been approached by a “university” to accept from them a degree of “D.D.” Asking for time to be given so that I might prayerfully seek from God, through His written word, a knowledge of His will, fuller light came than was expected. I had very serious doubt’s as to the permissibility of… Continue reading
The Litmus Test For Churches
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The Litmus Test For ChurchesDoes YOUR Church Pass It?Does YOUR Gospel Pass It?
Many Christians use all kinds of tests (criteria) to determine if a church or ministry is OK (safe to be a part of) or if instead, they are wolves in sheep’s clothing (and should be avoided). Some Christians check to see if the ministry adheres to the Apostle’s Creed. Some folks just see if the church or ministry claims to “believe in Jesus”, whatever… Continue reading |
Church Leadership Issues
Church Leadership Issues
“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” [1 Peter 5:1-3]
Disturbing 501c3 Corporate Church Report
Disturbing 501c3 Corporate Church Report
by Scott Johnson – February 2009
In order to be licensed as a “legal” church eligable for tax exempt status, the government requires a church to incorporate as what is called a 501c3 non-profit organization. In so doing, the government has control over those churches and will have its nose in the financial affairs of the local church and its members. The early Christians in the Bible met in each other’s homes (Philemon 1:2),… Continue reading
Charity Navigator lists salaries of charitable organization leaders, but it is not a Christian website:
