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Round Table: Why the Local Church Matters
PodcastWhy does the local church matter so much? What is the value of being grafted into the local church, even as a teenager? The Snowbird teachers discuss why is this … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Mentorship, Ministry Ambition, Wisdom for Seminary Wives, and Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at SWO! Here are 4 helpful lessons for the seminary wife, by Christa Threlfall. It’s easy (even trendy) for us to claim how “missions-minded” … Continue reading
Why Do I Need the Church, if I Already Have Jesus?
UncategorizedWhat’s the big deal about joining a local church? I can get the podcasts and music I want — when I want it. Can’t I have church in the woods, … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Why We Confess Sin, Myths That Keep College Students From Joining a Church, and Slowing Down
Why discipline is about learning to fail better (Kent Hughes): God’s Word tells us in James 5:16 to confess our sins to one another. But, what’s the big deal and … Continue reading
Be Strong: Importance of the Local Church
Conferences & RetreatsSpencer Davis : 1 Corinthians 12 : Be Strong God’s plan was always to make a people for himself. Not individuals, not programs, not a building. When you join Christ, … Continue reading
Iron on Iron: View People Like Christ, Not Like the World
Conferences & RetreatsQuintell Hill : James 2:1-3 : Iron on Iron : Saturday AM The Bible calls Christians to live through eyes of faith, transformed by the Holy Spirit. As pastors, it … Continue reading
Know Before You Go: 11 Questions to Ask Your Mentor Before Serving Overseas
Conferences & RetreatsAm I a member of a Gospel-preaching, Bible-believing church? Are other believers/church leaders pouring into my life? Do other seasoned believers also affirm my call to missions? Am I consistently … Continue reading