Doctrines, Changes, and Leaky Boats My primary objective today is to write a post for my fellow young pastors and theologians. Men whom I am grateful for, praise God for, and look forward to working with over the course of my life. Those faithful few men embarking on the grand journey of a lifetime of ministry with all of its ups and downs, joyous as well as difficult … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Don’t Forget Patience
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A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
Cultural Difficulties The work of practical Christian missions begins with understanding the culture of the people group one is working to reach. I have been blessed to be called to minister to the people in the River Valley of Arkansas. In many ways, I have an advantage in understanding the culture that I am ministering to because it is the very culture in which I was … [Read more...] about A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
The Gift of The Local Church
A Gracious Gift Whenever you think about the local church, what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of the body of believers as an encouragement in the Lord. Maybe you consider the wonder that we as Christians are given the privilege to gather together in praise and worship unto God. Then again, your mind might immediately consider the fellowship of the saints and the … [Read more...] about The Gift of The Local Church
Why is Metaverse Church Continuing in Popularity?
A Continuing Concern Curiously, I discovered the most widely read post on this blog is an article I penned at the beginning of this year diving into the subject of metaverse church (check it out here). I do not believe the popularity of that post was due to my having exceptionally profound depths of analysis. Rather, it seems much more logical to view it as indicative of how … [Read more...] about Why is Metaverse Church Continuing in Popularity?
Biblically Examining The “Metaverse Church”
Understanding The Metaverse Before diving into the topic of “metaverse church” we must first examine what exactly the metaverse is in the first place. The metaverse is essentially an online “world” that seeks to incorporate virtual reality, augmented reality, and multiple other technological advancements to allow users to interact in a virtual world. Here is a piece of … [Read more...] about Biblically Examining The “Metaverse Church”