ST. Luke Ame Church

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 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 …

Did Jesus Ever Speak About Homosexuality?

Jesus didn't speak about homosexuality? You might be surprised to find out how much Jesus actually did speak about homosexuality.

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great churchAs a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.Great church members:Believe and love God’s Word.Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

What Makes A Church Grow?

How to preach difficult doctrines without splitting your church — Southern Equip

Faithful doctrinal teaching always starts with the text, not a system.

On Religion: Doing the global United Methodist math

For more than 30 years, the Reconciling Ministries Network has openly opposed United Methodist teachings that marriage is the “union of one man and one woman” and “the practice of…

10 Reasons Why You Should Underprogram Your Church

The "simple church" is able to cast off that which entangles it, even the religious nets of its own devising for the fishing for men, and follow Christ wherever he may go.

In a divided church, a challenge to find what unites us

I recently attended a symposium on the work of biblical scholar Raymond E. Brown (1928–1998). Brown was among the most important scripture scholars of the 20th century, a Sulpician priest who taught

Your right to know: Asking is easy, waiting is hard part

WORCESTER — Filing a public records request is a fairly simple, non-intimidating process.

The Kind of Church that God Uses as a Sending Church