A Multisite Church Rescue
MONTROSE, Pa.—When Pastor Bob Kadlecik came to Bridgewater Baptist Church in 2005, he had a dream. He says, “Before I die, I’d like to be part of a church that starts a new church or rescues a struggling church.”
Baby/Child Dedications Biblical?
Q. Please comment on the practice in many churches of dedicating infants and children in a church service ceremony. Is there a Biblical basis for …
Why Pray for Jerusalem’s Peace?
Q. Occasionally I hear preachers and others telling us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” How can this be right or even possible in …
The Top 6 Areas of Pastoral Search Evaluation
The task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be …
Iva Greening at 100
My mother recently celebrated her 100th birthday. As our family prepared for an open house to celebrate this grand event, I found myself thinking back …
Same-Sex Marriage: What the Bible Really Says
“I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman.” President Barack Obama made this statement in 2008, answering Pastor Rick Warren’s …
What the Church Has to Say to the Gay Community
The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage is a book that reflects both my love for the homosexual community as well as my deep concern for our nation …
Talking to a Gay Rights Advocate
Where do I start? How can I answer questions my friends are asking about my faith—especially when they brand me as a homophobic hater? Jay …