Perspectives
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The Church and the World - Part 1
The weekend seminar was part of an ongoing education program that my friend Douglas Jacoby heads up called A.I.M. The program consisted of these classes:
The Church and the World - Part 3
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sects We heard David Bercot’s take on how sects arise—including the way things fell down at the Council of Nicea over important minutiae. Gauging from the sounds of the crowd and the questions from Saturday’s session, The Spirit of Sectarianism was the most stimulating session for the majority of the participants.
Going to the Polls
It is remarkable how much international media attention is focused on the USA presidential election -- another reminder that our world is becoming a closer neighborhood. The Turning Point ministry in the Los Angeles Church of Christ has some great resources helping us see this event through spiritual lenses. And Turning Point member Lance Tracy provides three mock negative campaign ads against Jesus as Messiah.
A Fresh Look at Discipleship and The Great Commission
The Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) stands at the center of the church’s life and ministry. Because this passage is so crucial to the work of the church, it deserves our constant study and reflection.
Good News from Portland
We recently published articles by Doug Arthur requesting disciples everywhere to "Pray for Peace in Portland" and "From Chaos to Clarity." Steve Johnson published two short articles grateful for the recent visits by Mike and Anne-Brigitte Taliaferro and Doug Arthur. You can read them here and listen to their messages on the Portland Church of Christ website.
From Chaos to Clarity: My Trip to Portland
Doug Arthur recently wrote about the separation of the Portland Church of Christ from Kip McKean and his formerly titled Portland movement now called the sold out churches. Here he shares about his recent trip to encourage the Portland disciples.
Autonomy? No Way! Glorious Co-operation Between Churches...
Inspiring stories of churches working together, not because of a central authority; but through the love of Christ.
Pray for Peace in Portland
Douglas Arthur asks for prayers for the Portland Church of Christ in Oregon which has separated from Kip McKean's movement.
Matters of Conscience: A Deeper Look
A Simple Faith