Archive for October, 2010
Simple Churches in a Complex Culture
As a pastor who has sponsored many new church plants, I am always excited to meet people who want to start new churches. All the research shows that new churches reach new people faster than old churches. The Southern Baptists (who keep immaculate records of this sort of thing) have reported for decades that the baptism-per-member ratio of new churches is five times better than that for existing, older churches. That alone is a good reason for mission-minded, ourtreach-oriented pastors like me to be enthusiastic about helping new churches get started.
Part of the success of new church plants comes from their intentionality in looking for and finding new ways to break into the non-churched culture with the gospel. While the gospel message itself never changes, we way that we “package” it, in other words, the way that we do church, is always changing.
Announcing Casio CTK 5000 – Affordable, Quality Electronic Keyboard
Here is a brief summary / review of the Casio CTK 5000 keyboard, which is a portable musical keyboard with 61 keys. Beginners and long time players, who are okay to own a Casio brand keyboard and don’ think they are substandard products, can definitely consider exploring the CTK 5000.
In comparison to some other leading and popular brands of 61 key electronic keyboards, a CTK keyboard offers you more value for your buck. Aggressive pricing has always been the hallmark of Casio keyboard and pianos.
New Millennium Church
It must be nothing but confusing for anyone who comes to America – who practices a religion other than Christianity – when they notice how many churches there are on any given street, ALL of which consider themselves to be Christian. According to American Church Lists, there are 386,000 churches in the USA alone.
While the Church is thriving, amidst persecution, in third world nations, here in America the traditional, local church no longer ranks as the only place to go as the Christian’s primary meeting place. Millions of people claim they are drawing closer to God but farther from any involvement with traditional churches. What’s happening? According to California Researchers called the Barna Group, “…new ways of experiencing and expressing faith, such as through house churches, marketplace ministries, and cyberchurches, are becoming the norm for millions of people.”
Gibson Les Paul Guitars – Exquisite Instruments For Guitar Players
It is excellent when you can play a musical instrument because it helps to get your creative side out. Gibson Les Paul Guitars are an excellent choice of instrument for professionals. However, they are expensive and might not be suitable for new guitar players.
When you are just learning to play an instrument you can probably buy something that is less expensive. You don’t need the latest model of musical instrument until you take things to a more professional level. However, some beginners like to start with an expensive model because it helps to give them the motivation to carry on playing.