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Be Ready! In 1 Peter 3:13–17, the Apostle Peter exhorts believers to be ever-ready not only to defend the Christian faith but more...

Hmmm. Do I really want in? Leadership should be marked by wisdom, humility, and a commitment to truth. However, in many environments,...

You don't have to choose one style over the other. There is somthing deeper to learn here. The Independent Baptist movement has long...

Decisions, Decisions Before transitioning from an Independent Baptist church to a Southern Baptist church, carefully consider the...

How Did Bible College Become Big Business in America Let me begin by stating that I am not against pastoral education. I am a firm...

Don't Forget! It Was His Brothers That Did This To Him! Betrayal: A Fact of Life Betrayal is a painful reality we all face at some point...

In recent years, the distinction between Independent Baptists and Southern Baptists has been increasingly blurred, as some Independent...

Modern Lighting Has A Message! What Is It? For centuries, church buildings have been designed with a strong emphasis on natural light....

If we desire to see the Independent Baptist movement thrive, we must rediscover what it means to engage others with both strength and grace.

I will never forget the moment. As I stood on the platform, seeking to quell a brewing rebellion…

If “education without salvation is damnation," then education with salvation could be seen as transformation. Certain phrases often...

A "Critical" or a "Discerning" Spirit? In today’s complex and often contentious Christian landscape, the gift of discernment is...

The tithe is 10% Tithing has long been a topic of discussion and debate within Christian circles. The central question often revolves...

Years ago, Evangelist Maze Jackson became deeply distressed at the state of weak and struggling churches. He was speaking to someone...

A troubling sentiment is increasingly voiced in discussions about the state of the church today: Consider the following quote. "Our...

The Shepherd and the Sheep In the Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy, we find invaluable wisdom about leadership within the church. One...

Holiness is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity, yet it is central to our walk with God. In 1 Peter 1:13-16, the Bible...

Few passages in Scripture have been as frequently quoted—or misunderstood—as Matthew 18:15–20. Many read it as a step-by-step manual for...

I can relate to brokenhearted/wounded preachers, but I struggle with distant preachers. I can see why a preacher might feel discouraged,...

Although this article primarily deals with people who are facing difficulties in the path of duty, there is certainly encouragement here...