By Ken Blue I am aware that there are pastors who subconsciously do not want their church to grow. Fear and selfishness are the two main reasons. They fear they cannot pastor or lead a larger congregation. In addition, the existing attendance may be just enough to provide a salary, and also maintain a […]
WHY SOME CHURCHES CANNOT GROW
WHY SOME CHURCHES CANNOT GROW By Ken Blue Dr. Tom Malone said, “An expert is any old spurt away from home.” I am not an “expert” on any topic. However, over the years, I have observed a few things that hinder the numerical and spiritual growth of a church. I list some of them, but […]
NEEDS AND TRENDS IN THE CHURCH TODAY
THE CHURCH TODAY SHOULD BE AWARE OF EVIL TRENDS By Ken Blue Although needs and trends are not synonymous; needs may change as trends change. Trends can be good or evil. Certainly, no church should follow evil trends. The spiritual needs of believers never change. However, how the church addresses and meets those needs must […]
HOW IMPORTANT IS SOUL-WINNING
How Important Is Soul-Winning By Ken Blue How important is soul-winning? Perhaps the following illustration will help you decide: A storm developed in the Pacific Ocean and for several days the waves crashed against the sandy beaches of the Hawaiian Islands. Thousands of sand dollars washed upon the seashore and were stranded. A lady, walking […]
CLEAN AND EMPTY
By Ken Blue “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4 No doubt, one’s vision and philosophy is reflected in how sanitary the barn is. The attitude of some is, “My barn may be empty, but it is clean.” That is not something […]
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