Church & Ministry
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5 Risks and 4 Solutions to Keep Your Church Grounded in the Gospel
“Are you not entertained?“ The famous quote from Russell Crowe’s character in “Gladiator” echoes the sentiment many pastors experience as they strive to engage congregations and maintain attendance. “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” as Sir Winston Churchill said. Throughout church history, leaders have grappled with the tension between spiritual
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Top of the Week: Joel Osteen Post Sparks Social Media Meltdown
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Joel Osteen Post Sparks Social Media Meltdown The megachurch televangelist has sparked some controversy on social media. The pastor posted on X, “It’s the simple things in life
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7 Reasons Christian Leaders Fail
In light of what’s going on with Robert Morris and Tony Evans, I decided to re-release this article so we can all focus on finishing strong. Why do Christian leaders fail? They fail for the same reason all Christians fail. Each of us is drawn away by our own evil desires and enticed. When we
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Top of the Week: Dr. Tony Evans Relinquishes Duties Due to Personal Sin
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Dr. Tony Evans Relinquishes Duties Due to Personal Sin In a shocking statement posted to the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship website, Dr. Tony Evan, senior pastor of the
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Authority Myth Still Keeping Women From Ministry Despite Recent SBC Vote
Sixty-one percent of the delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, voted for a constitutional ban on all churches that have a woman on staff who bears the title of “pastor.” But the vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority necessary for a constitutional amendment. The amendment would not have changed the
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Let’s Consider This as SBC, Others Consider Female Pastors
From the Southern Baptists to other mainline denominations and many additional churches, the topic of female pastors is prevalent, so I’m re-releasing my thoughts on this topic. Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate a number of women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast and hard-working. Our country has
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Morning Rundown: Forerunner Church Holds Final Service Amid IHOPKC Shuttering
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Forerunner Church Holds Final Service Amid IHOPKC Shuttering Forerunner Church celebrated its final church service on Pentecost Sunday before its closure. Forerunner Church is a branch of the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) ministry. After multiplying scandals surrounding ministry founder, Mike Bickle, IHOPKC
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Top of the Week: Greg Locke Releases Groundbreaking Plans for Church
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Greg Locke Releases Groundbreaking Plans for Church In a live Facebook stream, Pastor Greg Locke revealed the plans for a new building at Global Vision. After seeing his
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The Church Needs Conviction, Not Candy
Let me state up front that I’m quite aware of my own shortcomings as a pastor. We all struggle with something, but do we humble ourselves, repent and return in the power of the Spirit. or do we continue to quench and grieve the Spirit? The difference is life-changing! Offering Candy When We Need Conviction
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Morning Rundown: Greg Locke Releases Groundbreaking Plans for Church
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Greg Locke Releases Groundbreaking Plans for Church In a live Facebook stream, Pastor Greg Locke revealed the plans for a new building at Global Vision. After seeing his ministry explode in the past few years, meeting under a tent because of the influx of people
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Morning Rundown: Megachurch Pastor Condemns Mark Driscoll’s ‘Demonic Behavior,’ Apologizes for Inviting Sword-Swallower to Conference
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Megachurch Pastor Condemns Mark Driscoll’s ‘Demonic Behavior,’ Apologizes for Inviting Sword-Swallower to Conference John Lindell took time during his sermon Sunday to “apologize” for inviting both Driscoll and Magala to the Stronger Men’s Conference, which took place in mid-April. “I want to apologize and let
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Top of the Week: Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering James River Church stirred up quite the controversy at their men’s conference that took place late last week. This happened during the
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5 Dangers of Too Much Church Entertainment
“Are you not entertained?” The famous quote from Russell Crowe’s character in the movie “Gladiator,” when he passionately asks the crowd in the arena, “Are you not entertained?” serves as a poignant reminder of the sentiment many pastors experience as they strive to engage congregations and maintain attendance at church services. It was Charles Spurgeon
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Morning Rundown: The IHOP Scandal Has Exposed a Deep Need for Repentance
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: The IHOP Scandal Has Exposed a Deep Need for Repentance When I first heard about the sexual scandal involving Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri, in December, my initial reaction was defensive. I didn’t want to believe the charges.
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Top of the Week: Megachurch Causes Stir Over Easter Invites
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Megachurch Causes Stir Over Easter Invites Who knew Easter could be so controversial? Megachurch Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been stirring up controversy over this year’s
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