Podcasts about church members

Pastoral visits—whether through in-person, phone, or cards—serve as a powerful form of care, fostering connection and offering spiritual support to church members. 

Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt  |  Released Friday, May 9, 2025 In this heartfelt episode, the four preachers delve into the sensitive topic of interpersonal hurt within the church community. Building upon the previous discussions in their “Church Hurt” miniseries, they explore how conflicts among church members can arise, the impact of […]

Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Tom Brown shares on how to handle toxic church members. We realize that Jesus Himself had a toxic member, Judas Iscariot. We will always have members who will give us problems. But we need to avoid condemnation. Thoughts will come to us how could someone act this way after teaching them the Word of God for a number of years.Don't get under condemnation if there are some church members who are giving you problems and they have not changed by now. It has nothing to do with you, as you are the sower. You can't make the seed grow but it depends on the heart of the recipient how the seed grows and produces fruit. Hebrews 5:12: "For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food."Pastor, remember, when people get saved and come to your church, they are babes in Christ and will need milk. Those who are new in Christ are not toxic church members, but instead they need to grow in Christ. 1 Cor. 3:1: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ."When you have someone who has been saved for a number of years and they are still acting carnal and like a babe in Christ, we are possibly dealing with a toxic church member. What do you do to help them? As pastors, we need to be patient with church members and give them a chance to grow in Christ. We can't cut people off if they are not contributing to the growth of the church but we need to feed them. All church members should be growing in the Lord. A toxic church member is simply a carnal church member, a worldly church member, one who is letting their flesh gain the ascendancy over their life, rather than the Holy Spirit producing fruits like love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, humility, self-control and faithfulness.  Pastor Tom Brown will share characteristics of a toxic church member, along with Scripture. The most important thing for pastors is to be patient with everyone, but make sure above all things that you as a pastor will guard the unity in your church.

Exploring the Unique Experience of Being a Member of the Church in EnglandEmbark on a journey through the eyes of an American artist who has made England his home. In this video, we explore the enchanting world of English history and its influence on contemporary art. Our artist takes us inside ancient churches and lush countryside, revealing how these elements inspire his creative vision. Experience the warmth and camaraderie of the Latter-day Saint community in England, where members come together to support one another in faith and friendship. Delve into the cultural contrasts between the US and UK, from culinary differences to social norms. This video paints a vivid picture of life in England, offering insights into the artist's personal growth and artistic evolution in a land steeped in tradition.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints00:02:52 - Living in England: Cultural Differences and Experiences00:05:48 - The Coronation of King Charles III: A Royal Experience00:08:40 - Economic Disparities in London and the UK00:11:28 - Genealogy and Family History in the UK00:14:18 - Artistic Inspiration from Historical Sites in Wales00:17:09 - Cultural Differences in Media Consumption00:20:07 - Travel Opportunities for Church Members in Europe00:22:58 - Differences in Food and Beverage Culture Between US and EuropeTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a copy of Brad's "Dragon Theif" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Theological Foundations Weekend 2025 was a conference for young people sponsored by the Great Lakes - Gulf Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. This year it was held at Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, Southfield, MI.This is session 5 of 5:1. "The Church's Union with Christ" (John 15:1-17)2. "A High View of the Church" (Acts 20:17-38)3. "The Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-20)4. "The Ministry of Church Members" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-15)5. "The Only Perfect Church" (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Theological Foundations Weekend 2025 was a conference for young people sponsored by the Great Lakes - Gulf Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. This year it was held at Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, Southfield, MI.This is session 4 of 5:1. "The Church's Union with Christ" (John 15:1-17)2. "A High View of the Church" (Acts 20:17-38)3. "The Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-20)4. "The Ministry of Church Members" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-15)5. "The Only Perfect Church" (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Theological Foundations Weekend 2025 was a conference for young people sponsored by the Great Lakes - Gulf Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. This year it was held at Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, Southfield, MI.This is session 3 of 5:1. "The Church's Union with Christ" (John 15:1-17)2. "A High View of the Church" (Acts 20:17-38)3. "The Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-20)4. "The Ministry of Church Members" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-15)5. "The Only Perfect Church" (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Theological Foundations Weekend 2025 was a conference for young people sponsored by the Great Lakes - Gulf Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. This year it was held at Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, Southfield, MI.This is session 2 of 5:1. "The Church's Union with Christ" (John 15:1-17)2. "A High View of the Church" (Acts 20:17-38)3. "The Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-20)4. "The Ministry of Church Members" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-15)5. "The Only Perfect Church" (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Theological Foundations Weekend 2025 was a conference for young people sponsored by the Great Lakes - Gulf Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. This year it was held at Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, Southfield, MI.This is session 1 of 5:1. "The Church's Union with Christ" (John 15:1-17)2. "A High View of the Church" (Acts 20:17-38)3. "The Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-20)4. "The Ministry of Church Members" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-15)5. "The Only Perfect Church" (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Pastor prays on his church members' passport for a Visa

1. Seth continues his review of Luke 6, further examining the Sermon on the Plain.2. Seth responds to a listener submission about soterioligical arguments.3. Seth discusses different types of church members.

Evangelism in local churches in the U.S. can be described as a crisis.  However, in this episode we speak with two church leaders that have experienced training in healthy conversational evangelism and have seen their churches experience the fruit that has resulted from equipping their members. Moving from presentation to conversation, has empowered an evangelistic impact within their churches.  

Talk 7 Elm Park Baptist Church (1951-1958) Part 2 Welcome to Talk 7 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. Today I'm going to tell you about my decision to follow Christ, my baptism and church membership, and my call to the ministry. My decision to follow Christ As I mentioned in an earlier talk, I cannot remember a time when I did not believe in Jesus, and, when at the age of eight I was asked by my father if I believed that Jesus had died for me, my immediate answer was yes. That was, after all, what I had been brought up to believe. But there is more to salvation than believing. Jesus began his ministry by preaching, The time has come…Repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15). The fact that Jesus loved us enough to die for our sins demands a response. If we truly believe it, we will repent, because we will hate the fact that our sins made it necessary for Jesus to suffer and die in our place. And true repentance will involve not just being sorry. It will entail a decision to turn from our sin, and to dedicate our whole life to him. I made that decision in April 1953 at the age of fourteen. Why it took so long I'm not quite sure. I remember that when I was about eleven my Sunday School Teacher asked us if we would like to ‘ask Jesus to come into our hearts' and for some reason I didn't respond. I think that part of the reason was embarrassment. I didn't want my parents and some of my aunts making a fuss and saying how wonderful it was that David had ‘made a decision'. So what eventually prompted me to surrender to the claims of Christ and give my life to him? Of course the correct theological answer to that question is the convicting power of the Holy Spirit working through the preaching of the Word of God. And that must have been what was happening, although I didn't realise it at the time. For several weeks in Bible Class my father had been preaching on John 3:16. Week by week I was constantly challenged by the thought that, if God loved me so much that he gave his only Son to die on the cross and save me from my sins, surely the very least I could do would be to give my life to him. So the major driving force behind my decision to do just that was undoubtedly the love of God. But that was not the only factor. There was also the fear of hell. And I think that may have been what finally clinched it. I was made very aware of the reality of hell through the preaching of Evangelist Tom Rees one Saturday night in the Central Hall, Westminster. Elm Park was only an hour's journey from central London and a group of us had travelled in to hear him [1]. Towards the close of his sermon, he stressed the dangers of rejecting Christ, and when he made the appeal I knew that I should stand up along with the many others who were responding to his message. But once again I resisted. My pride was holding me back. I didn't want to make a public declaration that I was a sinner who needed to be saved.     My baptism But the next day everything changed. There was to be a baptismal service in the evening and during the day my mother asked me if I had ever thought of being baptised, and I found myself saying yes. I understood very well that her question was not merely about being baptised. It carried with it part of the significance of baptism, the confession of Jesus Christ as my Saviour, my Lord, and my God. And so that evening when the minister made the appeal at the end of his sermon, while the congregation was singing the closing hymn, I walked forward with several other young people to indicate publicly my decision to give my life to Jesus and my desire to obey him by being baptised. The next baptismal service was arranged for July 19th, so there were several weeks to wait. But that gave us the opportunity to attend weekly baptismal classes at the ‘manse', the name given to the house where the minister lived. Each week he taught us the basics about the Christian life, paying special attention to the subject of baptism, and explaining why infant baptism, which is practised in some churches, is not biblical [2]. However, there was no teaching on the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which was something I did not hear about until I met some Pentecostal Christians a few years later. Nevertheless, I did find the minister's teaching very helpful, and I think that's why, when I became a pastor myself, I decided to provide similar classes for all those wanting to be baptised. In fact, the talks that I gave were later to form the basis of the contents of my little book, How to Live for Jesus. And of course they did include teaching on the baptism in the Spirit. When the day scheduled for the baptismal service finally arrived, the baptisms took place at the end of the Sunday evening service. The minister, who was dressed in black waterproof clothing, went down into the water first. Then, one at a time, the candidates went down to be baptised and each of us was asked by name, Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Saviour, your Lord, and your God? To which we replied, I do. Then the minister would say, Then on the confession of your faith and repentance towards God, I baptise you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. He then immediately baptised us, leaning us backwards into the water, dipping us right under (because that's the meaning of the word baptise) and as we came up out of the water the whole church would sing,             Follow, follow, I would follow Jesus, Anywhere, everywhere, I would follow on.             Follow, follow, I would follow Jesus, Anywhere he leads me I will follow on. And that is something I can honestly say I have tried to do ever since. And now, 72 years later, I have no regrets. The pathway he has led, and is still leading me on, has been wonderful. It has not always been easy, but it's been far better than going my own way. God's way is always best. Church membership After baptism, the next step was to become a church member. Of course, from the perspective of the New Testament, we all become members of the church the moment we receive Christ as our Saviour. We become members of the universal church which is comprised of all Christians, those already in Heaven, the church triumphant, and those still on earth, the worldwide church, the church militant. Our membership of that church remains permanent as long as we remain Christians. But which local church we belong to may vary from time to time according to where we are living. And, of course, in any one area there may be several different local churches, which has sadly resulted in some Christians having no real commitment to any one local church and acknowledging no real accountability to any church leadership. This is why many local churches, while recognising that all Christians who worship with them are members of the body of Christ, the universal church, nevertheless insist that to be a member of their local church a person must identify with the doctrinal beliefs of that church, acknowledge their accountability to the leadership and their fellow church members, and show a genuine commitment to that church. And that was what was expected of me when, shortly after my baptism, I asked to become a member of Elm Park Baptist Church. The application process was simple. I had to ask someone who was already a member to be my sponsor. After a friendly interview he brought a report to the next Church Members' Meeting and my name, together with the names of other young people who had been baptised at the same time as me, was put to the vote. As a result we were all accepted into membership. Church membership carried with it the privilege of being able to join in the discussions at church meetings and included the right to vote, even for those of the minimum age for membership, which was just fourteen. I always enjoyed those meetings, which were held every two months. Being able to participate in decision making meant that I felt a sense of responsibility and I was constantly aware of developments in the church programme. Now I realise that different churches operate in many different ways and that some leaders are hesitant to involve the members in this kind of way for fear of the kind of unpleasantness that I have heard has gone on in some church meetings. All I can say to that is that, in my experience, the advantages of involving the people in decision making on important matters far outweigh any disadvantages. What's more, the dangers of abuse and corruption that so often have taken place when all the power is vested in a few, or even in just one person, must be avoided at all costs. I do believe that leadership should lead, and lead by example. But to be a leader is not the same as being a dictator. If you are really a leader, people will follow you. That's why, as a church leader, I have never been afraid to ask the people to endorse any major decisions made by the leadership team. But that brings me to my call to ministry. My call to ministry As a teenager, of course, my understanding of church and church leadership was very much determined by my limited experience of  Elm Park Baptist Church. Like most people then, and many people still today, I assumed that a local church must be led by a man called the minister or vicar. It was his responsibility to lead and preach at all the services and that, to do this, he needed to have received a special call from God. So when I refer to my call to the ministry I am using the expression in the way that I understood things back then. I have since come to see things very differently, and that will become evident in later talks. For now, it will be enough to say that I now understand that the word minister simply means servant and that, since all God's people are called to serve him, all God's people are in a sense ministers. But that is not to say that some people do not receive a special call to some particular area of service. In my particular case, I now realise that other people may have seen in me the potential to become a preacher long before I realised it myself. I was only fourteen when I was asked to give a short talk in the Sunday evening service at my church. It was what was called a Youth Sunday when the young people from my father's Bible class were asked to take responsibility for the service. Three of us were asked to speak for five minutes each and my father gave us help as to what we might say. That was my first experience of public speaking and, to my surprise, the following year I was invited to take on the preaching single handed. Then, another year later, I was asked to preach at the Sunday morning service. I am so grateful to the church leaders for spotting the potential that was in me and giving me the opportunity to develop it. Even then, however, although I enjoyed preaching, I did not feel any sense of call. That came when I attended a Baptist Church summer school held at Mamhead, not many miles from where I now live in beautiful Devon. Mamhead House, built in the nineteenth century regardless of cost and set in 164 acres of glorious parkland overlooking Lyme Bay and Exmouth has been described as ‘Devon's grandest country mansion'. Summer School was a holiday for young Christians which included sessions of teaching until 11:00 AM and evening meetings for worship and further teaching after the evening meal. The rest of the day was taken up with leisure activities which included trips to the nearby seaside town of Dawlish, coach trips to Dartmoor, and rambles in the countryside surrounding Mamhead. I attended Summer School there for three years in succession from 1954 to 1956. But it was in 1955 that the Lord clearly spoke to me about my future. I had completed my O Levels in 1954 and was now halfway through my A Level course and beginning to think about my future. But I wasn't particularly looking for guidance at that point as I was expecting to go to university after my A Levels and felt I had plenty of time to make up my mind.     Then, one evening, after the preacher had finished speaking and we had sung the final song, the Revd. Cyril Rushbridge, who had been leading the meeting, said something like this: This isn't part of what we had planned for this evening, but I just feel that the Lord wants me to tell you how I felt my call to the ministry. He went on to explain that he had had no dramatic experience like Saul on the road to Damascus but described in a simple way how he had ‘received his call'. Unfortunately, I can't remember the details of what he said. All I can tell you is that when he had finished speaking I just knew that God wanted me to be a minister. And to clinch it, Kathleen O'Connor, a girl from our church came up to me as soon as the meeting had finished and said, David, do you now know what God wants you to do with your life? To which I replied, Yes, Kate, I'm going to be a minister. I later went and spoke with the Revd. Rex Mason, a graduate of Regent's Park College, Oxford, who had been the preacher that evening and asked for his advice. He had read English (I think) at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, before going on the read Theology at Regent's Park. He recommended that I do something similar, widening my outlook on life by taking a degree in something different before concentrating on Theology. The next thing to do was to let my parents know what had happened and, as I was away at Mamhead for at least another week, I sent them a postcard saying something like, I hope you don't mind, but I've decided to be a minister! And when I got home they told me something they had never told me before. They had prayed for this from before I was born. I also told my minister, the Revd. Leslie H. Moxham, about my call to the ministry and asked if there was anything I could do immediately to start to prepare for what God was calling me to. And he suggested that I start attending the midweek Prayer and Bible Study meeting, something I had not done because of all my other commitments to church activities. So I did what he suggested and was not disappointed. He was a great Bible teacher and I learnt a lot in those meetings, even though, as I have already mentioned, the number of meetings got me into trouble with my History teacher at school. So looking back, I am very grateful to God for my years at Elm Park Baptist and, although I was to move on when I was baptised in the Spirit in 1959, my remaining years there were to prove some of the most exciting and significant years of my life. But that's the subject of the next talk.   [1] Incidentally, in the years that followed we also went several times to hear Billy Graham during his visits to Haringey, Earls Court, and Wembley Stadium. [2] Please see Chapter Thirteen of You'd Better Believe It where I show the biblical reasons for saying this.

Send us a textWhy are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church MembersAre churches really losing their youth? In this powerful interview with Pastor Rickie Bradshaw, a veteran minister with 39 years of experience, we dive deep into why young people are disconnecting from church - and his answer might surprise you.After seeing his own congregation transform, Pastor Bradshaw shares raw, honest insights about:Why traditional church programs aren't enough anymoreThe missing element that's driving youth awayHow his radical decision to sell a 600-member church building led to unexpected growthThe simple but powerful way to reconnect with the next generationPastor Bradshaw's journey from leading a traditional mega-church to a smaller, more impactful ministry offers a fresh perspective on what authentic faith looks like in today's world. His story of reaching his skeptical neighbor will inspire you to rethink how we "do church" in modern times.

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 131—especially explaining how Jesus commands that our babies be brought to Him, like any other church member, precisely because they are church members. Q131. Does Christ care for little children? Yes; for He says, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 131—especially explaining how Jesus commands that our babies be brought to Him, like any other church member, precisely because they are church members. Q131. Does Christ care for little children? Yes; for He says, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "I will tell you that when you give up 'the things' and trust Heavenly Father, Miracles happen. Absolute miracles happen. I always thought that supporting my family and working for my family was the best thing that I can do. I never realized that quitting my job and becoming sover was the best thing that I could do. I just thought 'I have to work, there's no way around this.' Quitting my job was terrifying! I read the Book of Mormon during that time and my bishop had given me a blessing that said my ancestors and my posterity were watching over me. So even my children's children were aware of what we were going through." https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-come-back-to-christ-tickets-1209945723229?aff=oddtdtcreator https://mikesautoshack.com/ Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Cara Reed Assistant Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia Episode sponsor: Serve Clothing https://serveclothing.com/?gad_source=1

Most of us hadn't heard of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde until last Monday. She's the Episcopal bishop in Washington, D.C. who made a plea to President Donald Trump. But Anglican church members in Western Newfoundland knew her name. They'd met her in person last fall, at church meetings in Corner Brook. Rev. Mickton Phiri is priest-in-charge at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. He and other Anglicans in the Diocese of Western Newfoundland Labrador Straits met Bishop Budde in person.

Pastor Drew Zylstra preaches Psalm 87 as we discuss Belgic Confession Article 28: The Obligations of Church Members. —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Believers must participate faithfully, before God's face, by faith, in the life of the church.

Believers must participate faithfully, before God's face, by faith, in the life of the church.

In this episode Dennis talks about how to deal with pain received from other church members.

Join Dave as he looks at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 and The Church Imperative: Responsibilities of Pastors and Church Members.

Art Rainer joins Thom to unpack some amazing research that can help you know how to lead your church members to higher levels of giving. You will be amazed how a few simple things can move your church toward greater stewardship. The post What Every Church Leader Needs to Know to Move Church Members to Higher Levels of Generosity appeared first on Church Answers.

The church is, and always will be, the body of Christ. It is a spiritual community where generosity, hospitality, and shared responsibility are not optional—they are foundational. A church without these qualities may fulfill its legal obligations, but it cannot fulfill its divine calling.So, as we reflect on the state of the church today, let's ask ourselves: are we building communities that reflect the heart of Christ? Are we giving joyfully, sacrificially, and generously? And are we fostering a culture where every member takes ownership of the gospel mission?These are challenging questions, but they are also an invitation—an invitation to rediscover the true essence of the church and to live out our faith in a way that transforms lives and glorifies God. #brendonnaicker

Bro. Doug Foster presents "Church Members Personified" from Luke 5, during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://ibcflorenceky.wordpress.com/follow/ Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9

Luaupu Taaau, Mahealani Hunter and Poevai Ienfa join us to share their experiences at BYUH as non-church members with Myco Marcaida and Pim Suksuntiwijit. 

Philadelphia Church members have issued a warning to the public regarding insults directed at their founder and head pastor, Adom Kyei Duah. They stated they would not tolerate disrespect towards their leader and urged everyone to refrain from such behavior

In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary interviews Michael Cassidy, a Navy reserve pilot, who shares the story of taking down a Satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol. Cassidy discusses his Christian upbringing, military career, and the viral incident that led to his labeling as a 'domestic extremist.' He reflects on the personal and professional repercussions, the ideological battles within the military, and the broader societal implications. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of standing firm in Christian beliefs despite societal pressures, and the need for Christians to engage actively in public life. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts 00:33 Meet Michael Cassidy: The Real-Life Smash Bail Guy 01:06 Michael's Background and Military Career 02:09 The Iowa Incident: Taking Down the Demon Statue 07:10 Legal Consequences and Media Attention 16:01 Impact on Michael's Career and Navy Investigations 20:30 Political and Cultural Reflections 28:52 Church Members as Domestic Extremists 29:55 Potential for Misuse of Extremist Labels 32:24 Historical Parallels and Christian Responsibility 34:06 The Satanic Temple and Its Agenda 39:36 Christian Response and Civil Disobedience 44:36 Rediscovering Christian Political Theory 51:43 Personal Growth and Faith 55:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Text: Hebrews 10:24  A message from a series entitled, "I am a Church Member" 

Former member of McLean Bible Church who made a documentary film about David Platt's takeover of the church answer questions about their story.#DavidPlatt #McLeanBibleChurchFor more go to https://therealdavidplatt.com and https://www.churchreforminitiative.orgTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversationFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this sermon, Chip urges Christians to resolve disputes with spiritual maturity within the church rather than in secular courts, reflecting our identity in Christ and our testimony to the world. We should seek peace and unity and make amends when wronged, trusting in God's justice.

In this sermon, Chip urges Christians to resolve disputes with spiritual maturity within the church rather than in secular courts, reflecting our identity in Christ and our testimony to the world. We should seek peace and unity and make amends when wronged, trusting in God's justice.

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Pastor Brian Sauvé preaches on the duties of church members.

Thom and Jess examine factors that predict church member commitment. You might be surprised that one factor predicts commitment more than others. The post Church Members Who Do This One Thing Will Be Your Most Committed Members appeared first on Church Answers.

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some church members who can create headaches for pastors. The “doom and gloom” member The “on the edge of leaving” member The “amateur theologian” member The “have you heard?” member The “church shopper” member The “constitutional lawyer” member The “internet sermon troll” member The “nostalgia” member The “unforgiving saint” member The “on permanent sabbatical” member The “unidentified ‘pot stirrer'” member The “financial threat” member The “professional critic” member Resources related to this podcast: https://chucklawless.com/2020/01/13-church-members-who-sometimes-drive-me-crazy/

The word "commitment" may evoke a feeling of joy or discomfort. In today's world, commitment is most likely met with disdain and tension. However, we are called to commitments not only in daily life, but also in the church if you call yourself a member.In this episode re-release, we discuss church membership commitments as they relate to Providence members. Join the discussion and keep a look out for our next membership class this fall.

Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Coming up on Equipped, church growth expert Thom Ranier and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself!  Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped!

In this episode we...discuss how to make the argument in context for your sermon passage.Don't just teach a lessonDon't tell people about the passageMake the argument the author was making to his audience!All of season 4 has given you the tools to come to this step.CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors Twitter: @ruralpastorsLISTEN Itunes Spotify

In this podcast episode, Matt and Melissa are joined by Tim Stewart, a lobbyist based in Washington, D.C. Tim shares insights into the world of lobbying, emphasizing the importance of lobbyists in providing informed decision-making to government officials. He discusses the role of lobbyists in influencing policy and the ethical considerations involved in lobbying. Tim also talks about his transition from rural Utah to Washington, D.C., and his decision to move back to Utah to raise his family in Cache Valley. The episode highlights the importance of listening to personal inspiration and being open to new chapters in life. Tim's experiences and perspectives provide valuable insights into the intersection of professional life, personal values, and community involvement. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Lobbying Definition 00:05:30 - Lobbying Process and Decision Making 00:08:03 - Lobbyist Influence on Policy 00:13:44 - Money in Politics Discussion 00:16:33 - Influence of Church Members in Politics 00:20:37 - Moving from D.C. to Utah Decision 00:25:09 - Family's Political Influence 00:27:16 - Church Experience in Washington, D.C. 00:30:21 - Social Connections in Church 00:35:48 - Commuting Between D.C. and Utah 00:38:57 - Decision to Move Back to Utah 00:40:41 - Talent Placement in the Church

William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation, coaches leaders on how to fire underperforming staff and handle angry church members. Plus, he shares strategies and tactics he's used negotiating with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un (and Dennis Rodman), de-escalating nuclear conflict and negotiating peace in the Middle East. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: GLOO Our friends at Gloo are offering your church free, unlimited texting for up to three groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your church's communication strategy efficiently. Don't let this opportunity pass by. Visit gloo.us/freetexting   SUBSPLASH Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? That's where Subsplash comes in. Today you can join 17,000 other churches who partner with Subsplash to go beyond Sunday and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.   TIMESTAMPS: William Ury's background and expertise (00:03:07) The impact of Ury's paper on Middle East peace negotiations (00:07:48) The role of anthropology in negotiation (00:15:53) Case study: Camp David negotiations (00:19:06) Reframing positions into Interests (00:33:41) Averting Nuclear War (00:36:33) Trump's Victory Speech (00:38:35) Meeting Dennis Rodman (00:39:32) Negotiating with Kim Jong Un (00:41:14) The Framework (00:45:53) Negotiating with yourself (00:47:02) Negotiation strategies (00:57:16) The Third Side (00:57:46) Leadership and conflict resolution (01:00:30) Congregational conflict (01:01:54) Negotiation and compromise (01:03:48) Conflict in staff management (01:11:26) Dealing with employee layoffs (01:15:20) Handling emotionally charged situations (01:16:26) Negotiating with a president (01:20:03) Managing conflict in a congregational setting (01:24:40) Navigating turbulent times in the church (01:32:04) Negotiation insights (01:34:43) The role of the church in conflict resolution (01:55:56)     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Based on a recent article Thom wrote, Sam and Thom dig deeper into the issue of church members' ages. Their thoughts might surprise you. The post Are Our Church Members Too Old? appeared first on Church Answers.