Rebirth Christian Ministries

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 Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church

Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

What is United Christian Ministry?

Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school?  Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici

Why the Bible is So Important (aka Christians Stumble But They Fall Forward)

Read your Bible. If there was one piece of tried-and-true advice applicable in almost any situation, it could be expressed in those three words. Really? Yes, Really. Well, what should I do if I’m feeling afraid? Read your Bible. How do I grow closer to Jesus? Read your Bible. How do I know what God

Am I a Christian, Pastor Timothy Keller?

HIP / Art Resource<br>Nicholas Kristof<br>What does it mean to be a Christian in the 21st century? Can one be a Christian and yet doubt the virgin birth or the Resurrection? I put these questions to the Rev. Timothy Keller , an evangelical Christian pastor and best-selling author who is among the most prominent evangelical thinkers today. Our conversation has been edited for space and clarity<br>KRISTOF Tim, I deeply admire Jesus and his message, but am also skeptical of themes that…

How do I persevere as a pastor when my ministry feels fruitless?

Transcript: First, I’d probably want to ask a small question. Does it feel as though people are dead around […]

Why Pastors Are Struggling in Ministry

We cannot outsource the work of the combined church to one individual, no matter how talented they may be.

How to Sustain Lifelong Ministry

A lifelong call to Christian ministry requires perseverance and proves God’s sufficiency to sustain his people for ministry as we trust him for the outcome.

3 Ways to Deal With Anger in Ministry

If we don't seek to address our anger and forgive those at the center of it, we invite bitterness into our lives.

68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters!

A few years back, I sat down to brainstorm some of the benefits that children’s ministry offers to kids, families, the church, and the world. The result is this long list of reasons why kids …