Antioch Church of the Lord Jesus Christ

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

You Need Jesus Christ More Than You Can Imagine

Pause and ponder this question: How much do you think you need Jesus Christ? I'm saying you need him even more than you can imagine.

Jesus Christ, We Should Have Narrowed This Down, But Which Animal Are You?

If you take this quiz, we have to tell you what your spirit animal is. Yeesh, what have we gotten ourselves into?

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

What is the Church?

Why does the Church have confidential scriptures?

The full body of knowledge that comprises the Scientology religion is contained in more than forty million spoken and written words on the subject—all by L. Ron Hubbard, the source and founder of Scientology.

How to Measure Your Church's Financial Health

Read Time: 4 minutes<br>For years, I have worked in accounting, financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and treasury. I have…

Is Your Church Ready?

Disasters often strike with little warning, and no community is beyond the reach of natural or man-made catastrophes. Because of this, a church must plan on how to respond to disasters, large and …

Want to Work at a Church? Go to a Church.

If you want to work at a church, you should go to a church. Don't sit on the sideline and wait for leadership at a church, move towards leadership at church

Is Church Membership Important?

There are many reasons to commit to a local church. Here are a few of them, as well as tips for finding a congregation that's right for you.

Is Church Growth Killing Kingdom Growth?

I know you read the title and say that does not make any sense what so ever. How can church growth kill kingdom growth? Aren’t they the same thing? Well, I believe church growth can be a paradox th…

Is it time for a new Church Growth Plan?

I have been a pastor for the past twenty-four years and in that time I have gone to more than my share of church growth conferences. I have spent a great deal of time and money trying to figure out…