May Newsletter

Several years ago, I read through a work by Henry Blackaby entitled, Fresh Encounter. It seems in these days it would be good to review and relay some of the things our Lord said to me in that timeless treasure.

Down through church history, God has often used an individual or a small group of people to bring about a life-changing movement. These people believed God is the answer to issues and dilemmas. He wanted to have a fresh encounter with people, and He desired they wanted a fresh encounter with Him.

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by Emily VerSteeg The world has changed a lot in the last few weeks. Little things that we have taken for granted like running to the store for a loaf of bread are not so easy and convenient now. As the church, we are facing a lot of new challenges as we try to encourage and […]

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When I first heard that we were to ‘hunker down” due to COVID-19, I welcomed it. I thought it would be like a snow day, unplanned time to spend with my family. It comes unexpectedly and leaves quickly. Boy, was I wrong.

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Other ways to ask that would be, “How does prayer work? Can our prayers affect an all-powerful God? Do our prayers actually affect a sovereign God?”  Without dispute, there are more prayers being sent to God than ever before. I say that because there are more people alive today than ever before. People everywhere in […]

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Each election season, we hear questions related to how churches can engage. What can be said and done by churches and pastors between now and November? If you are interested in knowing what your church’s rights are when it comes to the 2020 election, we’d recommend a new, free resource. Five Things to Know: A […]

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Equipping your student for a life well-lived. What are some things you can do? Do you want to make certain that the student you have who is either getting ready to graduate high school or attending college will make large amounts of money this summer? Do you want him/her to spend hours at a time […]

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Last month, our prayer talk focused on a powerful reason to pray – because of our partnership with God. Let us expand on that with discussing what could be called the two biggest errors in the area of prayer. They are (1) to work without praying first and (2) to pray but never actually doing […]

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By John Harding On December 6, the “Fairness for All Act” was proposed in the United States House of Representatives. If passed into law, this bill will elevate gender identity and sexual orientation to the level of protected classes in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. But what is “gender identity?” It’s part of a troubling ideology that […]

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By: Makinzie Loeffler What is your church committed to doing in 2020? Whatever direction your church is heading, this is the time you might be planning your next steps. You may be looking to start a new ministry, expand your outreach programs, plant a church, announce new policies, review and update existing policies, or open […]

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By Tom Savage In the two previous articles, we have found we ought to pray (1) because Jesus prayed, (2) because that is what Jesus is doing, (3) because when we pray things happen, (4) because we are always seeking the will of God, (5) because evil forces are always out there seeking to hinder […]

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