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Leadership

Biblical Basis for Ministry Financing Support Requests

January 18, 2020 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

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Coaching

January 11, 2020 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

In the ministry world, coaching means something different then it does in the sports world. In the sports world, a coach is one who stands on the sidelines telling people how to move. In the ministry world, the coach is somebody who is actively involved in helping people get from where they are now to…

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What does the Bible say about ordination?

July 6, 2019 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

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Devotional: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

April 6, 2019 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

Devotional: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 I encourage you to read the following passage from 1 Timothy 4:12-16 and answer the questions below regarding what you read.  1 Timothy 4:12-16 12 Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13…

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Called Out and Set Apart

February 23, 2019 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

One of the most important things you can do as a Christian is to clearly hear, respond to, and trust God’s calling on your life. God’s call isn’t past tense; He calls us to step into His plan daily. This goes for every believer.  Ephesians 2:8-10 say that we are saved a part from works,…

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Church Budgets

January 26, 2019 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

The spiritual leaders of any church will universally say if surveyed that we endeavor to follow the Will of God in every decision as we govern a church. One fundamental flaw in the human condition is that we same spiritually mature leaders can get so caught up in the business of it all that we…

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Leading a small group

January 19, 2019 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

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Churchless Christians

September 22, 2018 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

It’s sexy among young people—my generation—to talk about ditching institutional religion and starting a revolution of real Christ-followers living in real community without the confines of church. Besides being unbiblical, such notions of churchless Christianity are unrealistic. It’s immaturity actually, like the newly engaged couple who think romance preserves the marriage, when the couple celebrating…

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Why be a member of a church?

August 25, 2018 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

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How should Christians respond to Homosexuality – Question from a reader

August 18, 2018 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

This question comes from a reader who is currently serving a life sentence in a maximum security correctional facility. I mention this to give you some context to his question. If you are reading this, I realize this topic will stir up some emotions for many. Please read the full post, if you are going…

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Practical Bible Reference Guide

July 21, 2018 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

To Become a Christian — Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-10,13, John 3:3, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1John 1:9, 2Corinthians 5:17 To Build Up Your Faith — Romans 10:17, Jude 1:20, 1Peter 1:7-9, James 1:5-8, Romans 4:20-21, 2Corinthians 5:7, Mark 11:24, James 2:18,22, Hebrews 10:32-39 To Control Your Tongue — Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, 31-32, Proverbs 13:3, Luke 6:45, Matthew 12:36, James 1:26, 1Peter 3:10, James 3:6, 10-11, Proverbs 18:7-8, Psalms 50:23 To Deal With Offenses — Matthew 18:15, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, 2Corinthians 2:10-11, Psalms 119:165, John 13:35, 1John 4:20-21 To Get…

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Elders and Deacons

July 14, 2018 by Pastor CJ Counts Leave a Comment

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