As one looks out over the landscape of our nation, it is obvious that there is intense disillusion in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. The economy is weak, the culture is depraved, society is falling apart and there seems to be no relief in sight. To say that people are disillusioned may even […]

In over 30 years of ministry, I have been part of fast growing churches, slow growing churches and even churches that have declined in growth. In every situation I have paid close attention to the causes for such things. Although there are circumstantial situations that can play a part, I have observed some basic things […]

I think that we would all agree on the importance of building a church that prays. More significant than that is to realize that the church itself is a prayer altar! In other words, instead of trying to build a prayer altar in the church, we should focus on building the church as a prayer […]