Whitneyville United Church of Christ

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 …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

What Jesus did Besides Go to Church

Sometimes Jesus gets a reputation for being boring. Probably because people who follow Him can be really boring. In one of my favorite videos of all time, Vintage 21 church pokes fun at our misconc…

Video series, coming seminars show how focus on generosity can invigorate congregations

Say “thank you” early and often, and not just once a year.Talk about faith and generosity in worship. Make it “as central as the spiritual practices of

How Marriage Is a Picture of Christ and the Church

Marriage is a holy covenant between a man and his wife. It is also a reminder of Christ's commitment to His Bride, the Church, and His sacrifice for her.

Why say "the body of Christ, broken for you"?

Learn the two reasons those words are spoken at communion.

How God Teaches Us to be More Christ-like (Psalm 32 Devotional)

There is one trait that is perhaps the most important for a teacher. That they care about the student so much that they’ll do just about anything to get them to understand the material. The same is true of God.

What Does Easter Mean to You?

Something about Easter makes it easy to mark the years. When you’re a kid it’s annual photos posed next to a basket that’s overflowing with neon grass and

What God Does When We Strip the Facade

I remember a time when my marriage was falling apart, and I felt desperately alone and afraid. Despite the situation, I could not bear to tell anyone about

Body of Christ: Why You Should Not Welcome My Special Needs Child to Your Church

If the church does not find a way to include special needs families, it will hinder any possibility of these parents or children being able to contribute to the Body of Christ within the church.

Helping broken people find wholeness in Christ.

2 Alarming Trends in Churches Who Say They Want to Reach Young Adults

As I do Strategic Planning with churches all over the country, one of most consistent priorities churches identify is attracting young families. I don’t think I’ve been to a church yet that said, “We don’t really need to reach young people. We’re doing just fine with an aging population and our old ways of doing things.”Read More

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

What Didn’t Christ Accomplish?

The cross of Christ accomplished everything we need to glorify God by being eternally happy in him. But is there anything the cross didn’t accomplish?