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Churches must equip the next generation to withstand cultural pressures and stand firm in their faith.

Churches must equip the next generation to withstand cultural pressures and stand firm in their faith.

TOPIC:Discipleship, The Church, Cultural Christianity, Post-Christianity

This article series shares Pastor Erik’s latest Twitter posts as articles for anyone to read, whether you have access to Twitter or not.... read more

Should Pastors be Paid?

Should Pastors be Paid?

by Brandon Sutton

TOPIC:The Bible (or “Scripture”), The Church

My first vocational ministry position paid $14,000 per year. I was the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at a small Baptist church... read more

5 Truths About Christian Courage in Negative World

5 Truths About Christian Courage in Negative World

TOPIC:The Church, Cultural Christianity, Post-Christianity

This article series shares Pastor Erik’s latest Twitter posts as articles for anyone to read, whether you have access to Twitter or not.... read more

Do I Need to Be Part of the Local Church to Be a Christian?

Do I Need to Be Part of the Local Church to Be a Christian?

by Christian Townson

TOPIC:Abiding: Moving From Simple Belief To Walking In Communion With Christ, The Church

People are beginning to ask the question, "Do I need to be part of a local church to be a Christian?" Stories of abusive leaders, and... read more

Stay Far Away From The Prosperity Gospel

Stay Far Away From The Prosperity Gospel

TOPIC:Trusting: Moving From Unbiblical Views To A God-Glorifying Understanding Of Suffering, The Bible (or “Scripture”), The Church, Counterfeit Gospels

This article series shares Pastor Erik’s latest Twitter posts as articles for anyone to read, whether you have access to Twitter or not.... read more

Is it the Right Thing to Do? 8 Questions to Ask Ourselves

Is it the Right Thing to Do? 8 Questions to Ask Ourselves

TOPIC:Learning: Moving From The Shallow End To The Deep Waters Of Theology, Abiding: Moving From Simple Belief To Walking In Communion With Christ, Persevering: Moving From Cultural Conformity To Being Rooted In The Timeless Truth Of Scripture, Doctrinal Tiers, Discipleship, Hermeneutics, Spiritual Disciplines, Biblical Interpretation, Decision Making

Is it ok for Christians to have tattoos? Drink alcohol? Watch R-rated movies? Listen to secular music? Some say these fall into the... read more

Zeal for Truth?

Zeal for Truth?

TOPIC:The Bible (or “Scripture”), The Church

This article series shares a post Pastor Erik’s Twitter account as articles for anyone to read, whether you have access to Twitter or... read more

The Offense of Having Babies: How a Feel-good NBA Video Revealed Cultural Revulsion of Childbearing

The Offense of Having Babies: How a Feel-good NBA Video Revealed Cultural Revulsion of Childbearing

TOPIC:The Bible (or “Scripture”), The Church, Cultural Christianity, Gender roles, Post-Christianity

The Toronto Raptors attempted to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 1st, with a feel-good video on social media of players... read more

What Happens to Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?

What Happens to Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?

by Christian Townson

TOPIC:Learning: Moving From The Shallow End To The Deep Waters Of Theology, Missions

People who do not hear the Gospel will be separated from God forever. There is no exception. However, we've been given the game plan to... read more

Confidence, Arrogance, and Pride in Their Sin

Confidence, Arrogance, and Pride in Their Sin

TOPIC:Church History, The Church

Charles Spurgeon looked at the culture in his own day and recognized a confident arrogance and pride in their sin, as if God’s judgment... read more

A Case for Not Letting Tomorrow’s Troubles Steal Today’s Joy

A Case for Not Letting Tomorrow’s Troubles Steal Today’s Joy

TOPIC:Anxiety, Death, Worry

This article series shares a post Pastor Erik’s Twitter account as articles for anyone to read, whether you have access to Twitter or... read more

Christianity and Suicide

Christianity and Suicide

TOPIC:Abiding: Moving From Simple Belief To Walking In Communion With Christ, Anxiety, Depression, Grief

Startling Statistics ... read more