I’ve taught countless new member classes as a pastor. The people in these classes have any number of reasons why they attend. Some are already bought into the church and ready to join. Others are curious and want to know more information. I’ll never forget the time someone walked out of the class because they... The post New Book! Why I Wrote 7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership... »
A preacher recently asked an excellent question. He wrote – “What on earth does this mean? The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man…..” The Executive Committee of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) wrote a booklet that gave the answers to this man’s question. The booklet was entitled, WORLDLY DRESS AND ADORNMENT and published by the CoG General Offices... »
About 1772, John Adams wrote Thomas Jefferson with ideas about forming the new government. One of the questions he asked T J was, ” what can we do for the happiness of the people.” This would be a good question for those who are planning the general assembly. What can be done to show appreciation to those who have supported and made the CoG possible? »
October 2, 1915 Evangel A. J. Tomlinson wrote an article calling sanctification “A Distinctive Experience” He answered the question “is sanctification subsequent to Regeneration”? This is a declaration of the Church’s view for the past fifteen years. In 1936 D.C. Barnes wrote two articles about false accusations and despisers of sanctification. In April and May 1937 S... »