This series thinks about who is part of the church and how the church should function.
There is a difference between being neighbors and being family.
The Bible doesn't merely give a command, but draws us to the church by showing its goodness.
John 10 describes how the flock of God grows through the word of God.
God doesn't just give us a list of tasks to complete, but tells us to be a certain kind of person. Our roles are not just about tasks, but about character.
What is the difference between a youth pastor and a youth minister? And why does it matter?
How does the Bible describe Deacons? And what does it mean that they are supposed to be a "one-woman man?"
The Bible doesn't tell us how long Deacons should serve. So what are some factors to help a church think through the logistics of a Deacon's term?
Statements of faith and confessions help us to quickly summarize what we believe, and be slightly more specific than saying "I believe the Bible..."
Member’s in good standing in a gospel-proclaiming church partake of the Lord's Supper
Partnership with others is a way to be good stewards of the gospel ministry God has given us. But who should we partner with?
Wouldn't it be nice if all the expectations of the church were written down somewhere? What's the rhyme and reason to these expectations?
God's love is life-giving, motivating, and disciplinary - all with the purpose of seeing us grow toward what is best.
What are the characteristics of church members, and what do we do when people aren't following that pattern?