Acts of service can open the door for God to work, church planter Kevin Gibbs says.
Leading Discovery Church, Seattle, he challenges believers to serve the community, the Northwest Baptist Witness reported.
Church members started by sweeping the floors of a community center.
Over time, the center leaders invited the church to meet there for services. “God has given us favor … people are open to church because of our connection with the community center,” he said.
A developing story out of Lexington, Kentucky, indicates multiple people have been injured, including a state trooper, after a situation developed reportedly during a traffic
Remember all those things that happened back then — the things that you “just don’t think about?” Yeah. They’re still there.
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.
Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway Christian Resources and Clear Investigative
