Advent Christian Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

3 Options When the Church No Longer Reflects the Community

I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered, but never really answered. It’s a question, which seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a question many churches need to considerThe reality is some churches have had their community leave them. The community changed and they no longer look like their community demographicallyTo avoid…

Why Do So Many Women Show Off Cleavage in Church?

Does the church have a "cleavage problem"? A trending article makes the case that we do...

When Church Meets Fashion: 10 Christian Clothing Brands You Should Know

Some people like to wear their faith on their sleeve! If that’s you, check out these Christian clothing brands below!

Crisis of Manhood in the Christian Church

Bible devotional on Men. Unbilical and anti-Christian sentiment is creeping into the church and society. Christian men need to be men.

I Believe an Holy Catholic Church

Rev. Ronald Van Overloop | Grace Protestant Reformed Church

No to Church, Yes to Jesus?

Is the lingering importance of “Good Samaritan Jesus” for the religiously unaffiliated a yearning for a more ethically engaged, prophetic Christianity?

Why a Lot of Professing Christians Never Attend Church

The redeemed of the Lord will be drawn to one another. They love each other. Jesus said so.

12 Christian Tumblr Posts You Won't Be Seeing In Church

Thoughts for When You Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Church

Don't ever think your presence in worship doesn't matter. God sees, He understands when it feels hard to even get there, and promises to give strength to the weary...

A Summary of Christian Duty (Part 1 of 2)

Fulfilling one’s duty might seem like an old-fashioned concept. But is this truly the case? Find out how we express gratitude to God by fulfilling our Christian duty. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Church This Sunday

Few people will argue that attendance in many churches in America is declining. But there are many reasons why church should be a weekly habit.

10 Church Myths We’ve Heard

Over the years my Lawless Group team has been doing consultations, we’ve heard many commonly held ideas about church that have ultimately proven to be myths.

How Long Should a Sermon Be?

According to at least one recent poll, the most frequent preaching length is 20 to 28 minutes. If that is true, it is a telling indicator about the spiritual shallowness of churches today. Many churches have already done away with their evening services and if the popular trend is to reduce the sermon time on a …

Why someone might not attend church

Do you have legitimate reasons for not attending church?Does your church make it too easy for people to make excuses for not attending?