Evangelism
You hear the word 'evangelism' and this might conjur up all kinds of images and ideas. Today, as I hear the word 'evangelism', I immediately think of Billy Graham who for almost 60 years held evangelistic crusades all over the world. Or those who hand out gospel tracts at community events. Or the people that knoc...
Your church has a postal code. It is situated at some crossroad in your community. Suppose one day you spend an hour or so at a local cafe near your church. You don't go there to have your soy double shot latte. Oh, you might order a coffee, but you are there to ask people walking by one question. Thi...
Disciples are not born - they are made! This is what Jesus told us in what many call 'the great commission.' After his death and resurrection, and before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his followers that they are to "go and make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19) Make disciples! This is o...
What is your outlook in life? Your outlook as a church leader? What about your church? On what do you set your sights? These are important questions in life and ministry. And your answer to these questions will greatly impact what you do with your life, how you steward everything that God has given yo...
If there ever was a key emphasis in the life of Jesus, other than the glory of God, it was the kingdom of God! We see these priorities in the prayer Jesus modelled for us. He begins with the glory of God (hallowed be your name) and follows this up with the petition: "Your kingdom come." (Matthew 6:9) ...
This next core biblical value of the CRCA should not come as a surprise to you. We are Word-based. We are committed to biblical preaching, teaching, training, and equipping. In this series of blogs we are looking at the Biblical values that shape the culture of the CRCA, a contemporary, Reformed, gospel-focused denomination....
Your ministry's context gives shape to your church's ministry. In this blog I want to share with you why this statement is true and essential for effective gospel work. And I am not just referring to reaching the lost for Christ. This statement is just as true and essential for nurturing and growing your church members...
So who are we? I have had that question asked of me many times throughout my life. From birth to the present I have always been a member of a Christian Reformed Church (CRC). I have lived in three countries and on two continents, but I have always been a part of the CRC. In my youth the school I atten...
