Non-Negotiable: What Do You Believe?
As a young preacher, one of the first congregations I worked with taught me the importance of actually living out the things we claim to believe. Upfront, I...
Ministry & Leadership
Is My Child Ready to be Baptized?
Many Christian parents of young children wrestle with how to answer this question. A child—perhaps somewhere between 5 and 15 years of age—says to you, “I want to...
Ten Favorite Books of 2018
I love reading books. I did not always like reading, but since I picked up reading again for fun in college, I have continuously read since. Solomon said,...
Are We Using the Right Measurements?
In just about any church building in the country, one can look around and, usually either in the back of the auditorium or somewhere in the foyer, see...
What Does A False Teacher Look Like?
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master...
What Should Visitors Hear When They Visit Your Church?
Picture this: A man and his wife visit our assembly because of a personal invitation or merely because they noticed our building and are shopping around for a...
Letters to the Church: A Review
**This is not a review of the theology of Francis Chan nor of the appropriateness of using denominational material. Those are important things to discuss, but too many...
Introducing The New PSF!
I have long felt inadequate as a writer for PlainSimpleFaith. Many of the topics I have addressed are bigger than me, and when I write I seldom feel...
Resources To Help Get You Unstuck
Scripture is just as essential today as it was millennia ago. But it is your job – the teacher, elder, preacher, blogger, etc. – to teach it in...
Keep Those Visitors Coming Back (Part 2)
Everyone is looking for something, which is why your church has visitors. Some are looking for a place that has a strong youth program for their kids. Others...