Fellowship Chapel

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

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 alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

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.

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

New Testament Thinking On Church Buildings

What guidance can we find in the New Testament for the use of buildings for church?

Broken Link Building Bible: The New Testament

A brand new update for the complete guide to make broken link building efficient and sustainable in the long run for your business or clients.

Devotions to Increase Faith and Fellowship

Devotions come in all form for many different ages and needs. I have written many myself because I used them with my children, my spouse, ...

Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?

It's a question we've all had: does the Old Testament law still apply? The Chronological Life Application Study Bible can help you think deeply on this.

The God of More Than Enough

Start Talking – Find conversation starters for the group or with a friend Do you know someone who has served in the military or who is currently serving? What does the word “freedom” mean to you? Keep Reading – Read the scripture and ask a question to get the group thinking. Read this…

Why We Need Our Global Fellowship

One of the things I love about Urbana is the opportunity to connect with many brothers and sisters serving in IFES student movements around the world. But often I am asked, “Why do we need IFES, and why does InterVarsity need to be part it?”

Weigh Down: Your Questions Answered

If you are new to this Ministry, please know that EVERY question that you might have is a question that countless others have had over the years. There is HOPE for your situation, no matter how bad you might think that it is. You can overcome ANYTHING.

What is a Last Will and Testament?

Simply put, it is a writing that describes who gets your stuff once you pass on.<br>Now, it is a little more complicated than that because it has to pass through the probate court process. A Will also puts in place age limitations on younger beneficiaries. Often, I hear something like “I want everything to go

Is the New Testament Reliable?

Can we trust the New Testament as a reliable record of what actually happened, and do we possess what was actually written in the first century?

Is the New Testament God Nicer than the Old Testament God?

Is the New Testament God nicer than the Old Testament God? Is Genesis a science textbook about the creation of the world? Cale answers these questions, and also discusses the Catholic faith of recently retired

How to Create a Last Will & Testament

An overview of the steps to take in order to create a last will &amp; testament.

What is the importance of Christian fellowship?

In order to understand the importance of Christian fellowship, we must first understand what Christian fellowship is and what it isn’t. The Greek words translated “fellowship” in the New Testament mean essentially a partnership to the mutual benefit of those involved. Christian fellowship, then, is the mutually beneficial relationship between Christians, who can’t have the identical relationship with those outside the faith. The mystery and privilege that is Christian fellowship is that it exist

Is the Old Testament applicable to the Christian life?