An Introduction to Lyman H. Johnson’s “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”

“A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy” by Lyman H. Johnson

Reading Lyman H. Johnson’s lectures on “the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy” from the early 1900s might, at first glance, seem a world away from the sun-drenched beaches Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Lyman H. Johnson’s “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”

The Danger of Hero Worship in the Church

The Danger of Hero Worship in the Church — Admiration becomes idolatry when we need the person more than we seek the Savior

Is Hero Worship Driving Our Expectations? Recently, a woman visited our church with one goal in mind: to hear the founding pastor speak live. She confirmed ahead of time, double-checked Continue ReadingThe Danger of Hero Worship in the Church

How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church

A roaming greeter helps create an environment where longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved

A welcoming church is one that embodies biblical hospitality—an environment where both longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved. In his book Becoming a Welcoming Church, Thom Continue ReadingHow to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church