All Saints Episcopal Church

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 Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As 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.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

Assistant Counselor or Pastoral Counselor New Era Wellness & Therapy Center

A substance abuse counselors job is far more than talking an addict through treatment. Counselors have ethical and moral responsibilities they have to follow...

Is God Male? Why Some Clergy Are Changing Their Language

More women than men respond yes to the question "Is God male?" But some clergy are revising the way they refer to God, who traditionally has been portrayed as both male, female and genderless.

How to Teach Elementary School Students About the Trinity

How can we begin to explain the Trinity to young children? Jimmy Akin shows us how to make the mystery more accessible while avoiding subtle errors.

Asking the Clergy: How do you care for yourself?

Lay people can usually take a break from routine by exchanging work gear for beachwear and a fancy cocktail on a vacation from responsibilities. But what of clergy, for whom leaving the grid may be mo

12 Things Clergy Spouses Want You to Know

It's Not Just Fleabag: Why Romance Novels Are Getting Hot For Clergy

There are more romances than ever that unpack religion generally, but so far, only Judeo-Christian novels will go as far as seducing religious leaders.

Episcopal Relief & Development

Words That Inspire. Deeds That Transform. “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my fam...

Design for Clergy Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning needs to continue beyond the awarding of a degree. The CLL helps clergy pursue this goal without becoming perpetual students.

CLERGY VIEW: What if everyone took the time to affirm, rather than criticize?

A grade school teacher taught a class of third-graders. They were bright and energetic youngsters and she enjoyed teaching them. One little boy seemed infatuated with this teacher. He would

On Religion: The year when clergy stress zoomed to a new high

When training pastors and chaplains, educators frequently stress the need for boundaries between work and home. Clergy need — somehow — to find “personal” time, along with f…

Math Resource Program Leaps Over Barriers to Learning

For many students, math typically falls at the bottom in terms of preferred subjects. Numbers seldom have meaning beyond a classroom and word problems, which are intended to provide context, only confuse and frustrate the learner<br>After years of consistent struggle, one can’t blame a child for lacking confidence or feeling anxious. The seemingly impossible task of catching up only grows each day. This frustration adds…

CLERGY VIEW: Knowing our history can help us all move forward together

Being a senior in her seventieth decade going on her eightieth, I can't help but look back on what is happening to our nation.