Tag Archives: Christianity

Upcoming Book Reviews

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Tim Farley

Those of you who have been following my blog know that I have been working through Essential Church? by Thom and Sam Rainer.  I have really enjoyed the Rainers’ book and feel that it has much to offer those who … Continue reading →

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Biblical Separation: When have we gone too far?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Tim Farley

This is going to be a controversial post.  Some of you will wonder why it is controversial.  The topic itself does not seem to be that big of a deal.  However, I serve as a pastor in a fellowship of … Continue reading →

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Does college cause students to lose their faith?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been reading and enjoying Sam Rainer’s blog for the last month or so.  Sam is co-author of Essential Church?, which I have blogged about previously (here and here). In his latest blog entry, Rainer discusses the impact of … Continue reading →

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Should churches evaluate pastors and ministries?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Tim Farley

Businesses do it annually.  Some may even do it more often.  But is it appropriate for a church to evaluate its current ministries and staff? After all, the church is not a business.  What would the evaluation criteria be?  Members?  Attendance?  … Continue reading →

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Why we do the things we do – VBS Edition

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Tim Farley

VBS (Vacation Bible School) is in full force at my church.  It has been a busy week.  I was thinking to myself Monday as I was finishing up some final preparation: “Why do we do this?”  I mean, if you have … Continue reading →

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Are You Too Ashamed to Ask?

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been blogging about church issues lately, especially in relation to why people leave the church between the ages of 16 to 22 and how we can stop the trend. During one of the previous discussions on this site, … Continue reading →

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How Old is Too Old for Motherhood?

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Maria del Carmen Bousada has died.  She was 69.  In her death, Bousada has left behind twin boys who are not yet three years old.  Young twins?  Yes.  Bousada became a mother at age 66 through in vitro fertilization.  You … Continue reading →

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Did Constantine Invent a New Jesus?

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

Books like The Da Vinci Code by author Dan Brown have made it popular to believe that our current understanding of Jesus is wrong.  In fact, some would even say that our current understanding of who Jesus is comes as … Continue reading →

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How do you know when your church is struggling?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Tim Farley

Sam Rainer, co-author of Essential Church?, has written an article for Outreach.  In the article, Rainer discusses signs that point to a struggling local church.  Here is what he writes: Over 90% of churches are declining or growing less than … Continue reading →

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When Does Personal Experience Trump God’s Word?

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Recently, I went to hear a Christian leader talk about his conversion from Islam to Christianity.  It seems that one of the chief influences in his life was his girlfriend at the time, who was a Christian. The Christian girlfriend … Continue reading →

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