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Making Big Decisions

Making Big Decisions

by Matt Espenshade

TOPIC:Persevering: Moving From Cultural Conformity To Being Rooted In The Timeless Truth Of Scripture, The Church, Decision Making

Before entering full-time ministry, I spent 25 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In this work, I... read more

Churches That Address Cultural Issues Will Lose People…but They Will Gain Many More.

Churches That Address Cultural Issues Will Lose People…but They Will Gain Many More.

TOPIC:Persevering: Moving From Cultural Conformity To Being Rooted In The Timeless Truth Of Scripture, LGBTQ+, Discipleship, The Church, Counterfeit Gospels, Cultural Christianity, Post-Christianity

This article series presents Pastor Erik's Twitter posts as articles, making them accessible for everyone to read, regardless of their... read more

The Urgency of Cultivating Convictions

The Urgency of Cultivating Convictions

TOPIC:The Church, Cultural Christianity, Gender roles, Politics, Post-Christianity, Relativism

The divide between worldviews grows daily in America. This creates distinctions as noticeable as the difference between a professional... read more

Does Rome need the Gospel? How and Why We Engage with Roman Catholicism

Does Rome need the Gospel? How and Why We Engage with Roman Catholicism

TOPIC:Missions, The Church

As a cross-cultural missionary relocating to Rome, a question I’m often asked centers around why there is a need to plant evangelical... read more

Is Pastoring a Spiritual Gift? If So, Can Women Have That Gift, Title?

Is Pastoring a Spiritual Gift? If So, Can Women Have That Gift, Title?

by Brandon Sutton

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

I agree with Solomon. There is nothing new under the sun. Challenges to biblical authority and traditional interpretations to Scripture are... read more

Churches That Will Thrive in Our Present Age

Churches That Will Thrive in Our Present Age

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

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

Churches Equip Your Members for LGBTQ Issues or the Culture Will!

Churches Equip Your Members for LGBTQ Issues or the Culture Will!

TOPIC:LGBTQ+, 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

From Elementary to High School

From Elementary to High School

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

One of the most challenging times in a child’s life is that awkward stage between elementary and high school. All at once, they’re too... read more

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