The Pulse
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10 Primary Pain Points for Pastors
Pastors play a vital role in shepherding and caring for their congregations. While much attention has been given to the rare instances of abusive pastors, it is crucial to recognize that most pastors are among the most loving, sacrificial, and dedicated individuals one could encounter. However, even these remarkable individuals face numerous challenges that can …
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7 Main Cultural Drivers to Christianity
In this article, the term “cultural drivers” means any societal factors that motivate people toward Christianity and a biblical ethos. The Twittersphere is filled with atheistic and progressive liberals now looking for a church to ground their children in moral values. The far-Left ideology and practice regarding children motivate many parents to long for moral …
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7 Forms of Functional Cessationism
In this article, cessationism refers to the doctrine, practice or belief that the ascension ministry gifts and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit ceased with the early church and do not function in the present church age (Eph. 4:11-16; 1 Cor. 12: 4-11). The charismatic and Pentecostal world believes in all the gifts of the …
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7 Different States of the Human Condition Related to God
Read Time: 4 Minutes 14 Seconds The scripture teaches us that all humanity (at least subconsciously) knows God, which is why no one will have an excuse before the judgment seat of Christ (Rom. 1:20). God has also set an intuited sense of eternity in every human being’s heart (Eccl. 3:11). In light of this …
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Understanding the Differences between Protégés, Partners and Parasites
Read Time: 4 Minutes 7 Seconds Being involved with pastoral and apostolic-type ministry for more than three decades, I have attempted to prioritize building relationally through covenant and mentoring. This experience has shown me that in order to be successful, I must discern between three types of people: protégés, partners and parasites. The following are …
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Deconstructing Passages Used for Cultural Dominion
Read Time: 5 Minutes Genesis 1:28 and its New Testament counterpart, Matthew 28:19, have been used by some to justify Christians exerting top-down dominion over society. While a case can arguably be made for cultural influence, we need to interpret said passages properly to not justify erroneous methodologies. In Genesis 1:28, God blessed mankind and …
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8 Traits Needed to Represent God in This World
Our greatest privilege is to represent God to this world! The following are some of the criteria the Bible lays out regarding this: 1. We are called to speak the oracles of God. Paul the apostle said that he was called to manifest the word of God through preaching that was entrusted to him (Titus …
