An Uncanny Prediction Tool: The Nine Ds of a Christian’s Self-destruction

There is a pattern to a Christian’s spiritual decline, and it’s startlingly predictable.

The Contagion of Perceived Analysis

What happens when an individual thinks they’ve seriously analyzed an issue, but they really haven’t?

Church Culture, Practical MattersTom BalzamoAugust 5, 2022Thomas Balzamo, pride, Bible Study, traditionComment

Changes in the Church

“Yoking Christianity with worldliness has never been accepted by God.”

Church Administration, Church CultureFloyd YoderJune 18, 2022Floyd Yoder, church administration, church, changeComment

What if the “Old Paths” Are Actually New? (Part 3)

How have Finney’s methods persisted to the present?

What if the “Old Paths” Are Actually New? (Part 2)

We examine how the actual old paths have been pushed aside, forgotten, marginalized, and labeled as nothing more than the unexciting theologizing of men who don’t have “the touch of God.”

What if the “Old Paths” Are Actually New? (Part 1)

What if the old paths are actually a new invention?

Church History, Church Administration, Church CultureTom BalzamoMay 17, 2022preaching, teaching, revival, revivalism, Finney, old paths, invitations, church administration, church, false professions, Thomas Balzamo Comment

Have We Lost Our (Open) Minds?

Are we becoming a Christianized self-confirming echo chamber?

Doctrinal, Theology, Christian Growth, Church CultureJustin ArnottMarch 29, 2022tradition, Bereans, Berea, church, equity, convictions, beliefs, learning, spiritual growth, Justin Arnott Comment

Does the Sunday School Model Need Updating?

It can be beneficial to consider why we do what we do. Perhaps there are some things that need reconsidering from time to time.

Church Administration, Church CultureJustin ArnottJanuary 27, 2022Sunday school, tradition, Justin Arnott

If All You have is a Hammer... (A Warning to Those Who Warn)

At a certain point, the discernment writer can simply become a micro-managing, ego-maniacal, control freak trying to create every Christian in their own image. Perhaps not all of them are like that, but I'm here to warn them that the potential is there.

Church Culture, Practical MattersTom BalzamoDecember 9, 2021warning, warn, discernment, ministries, correction, Thomas Balzamo Comments

Permanent Call versus Permanent Vocation

Is full-time vocational ministry for life?

Doctrinal, Church Culture, Practical MattersTom BalzamoJune 5, 2021vocational ministry, bivocational ministry, calling of god, call of god, Thomas Balzamo

Giving Back a Statement

The pastor only has the rule over and will only give account for those believers who have voluntarily submitted themselves underneath his spiritual authority. How does he know who they are?

Church Administration, Church CultureStephen HinebaughJune 1, 2021church membership, church attendance, give account, pastors, authority, pastoral authority, Stephen Hinebaugh, church

Are Church Programs the Best Way?

I wonder if programs are the best—or only—way for God’s people to utilize their gifts. Churches that are heavy on programs are perhaps prone to think of the faithfulness of the members in terms of faithfulness to programs.

Church Administration, Church CultureKen LargentJune 1, 2021programs, church programs, church administration, soulwinning, visitation, ministries, Ken Largent

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