Church & Ministry

We charismatics love prophecy and revelation. But we must be aware that not all spiritual information is from God. We are living in a day in which spiritual eyes and ears are being opened to receive information with unprecedented clarity. At the same time, our adversary, the devil, is releasing deluding revelation from heavenly places

Reaching the unchurched … is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus Christ in this country. Period. A hazard of being a traveling evangelist is coming home to the sight of a pile of unpaid bills. While I’m gone they stack up on my desk. If I were to let them go unpaid (which I

Our focus must be on the development of character and skills--not on titles and status!

Thirty years ago Frank and Anita Worthen founded a ministry that today has helped thousands of homosexuals escape that lifestyle. Although others have tried to claim the title, Frank Worthen is the founder of the Christian movement that proclaims freedom from homosexuality through a relationship with Christ. In late 1973, he formed a weekly support

Angelus Temple, founded in 1923 by Aimee Semple McPherson, lost its edge in recent years. But today the historic landmark is poised to reach a new generation for Christ. You know you’re in Dream Center territory when on inner-city street corners you see groups of tough-looking men with push brooms and wheelbarrows beautifying their neighborhoods.

Aimee Semple McPherson’s son, Rolf, now 89, says he’s thrilled that a younger leader is carrying on his mother’s ministry. Numerous times I heard my mother, Aimee Semple McPherson, say, “If I was a man I could have done much more.” Of course, even though she felt handicapped by gender, God promised her the strength

The church is not a place to hide from sinners. It’s time we cast aside our judgment and make everyone feel welcome.  Author Flannery O’Connor once noted that “sometimes you have to suffer as much from the church as you do for it.” This has certainly been my experience–and that of many others I know.

More and more ministries are ‘selling’ spiritual gifts to anyone willing to pay. What does the Bible say about these tactics? Flipping through a magazine recently, I came across a church conference advertisement that at first glance seemed run-of-the-mill. All of the essential information was there–dates, times, speakers, location. Then I noticed words to this

Being a pastor is a fulfilling privilege–but it can be demanding, too. Here’s what every pastor wishes his sheep knew about their shepherd. I just want to go to a place where nobody knows us!” my wife, Kelly, lamented. As I looked into her tender eyes, I identified with her frustration. A myriad of interruptions