Dave T., When you mentioned that your loved one ""he no longer attends his Baptist church" you hit the nail right on the head. Even good ministries draw away...
Michael, I have a different take on Osteen. While his teaching is repugnant to all who love God's word, in a way he is a herald for the false teaching that is...
"Two people that I really care about are completely taken by Osteen. One is a dear friend, the other, my own grandfather." Dave, I was on vacation in December...
Gee Doug, Not only did you finally coerice me to read Piper's book, now you have me visiting a dedicated message board. Does your arm twisting know no end?...
Hi folks, This actually came out of a discussion that I had with one of my pastors trying to figure out why I've been skipping all the leader's training for...
Welcome to the club, Bill! Glad to see that you have finally seen the light! Pastor Douglas Mixer Grace Baptist Church 1350-H Blair Drive Odenton, MD 21113 ...
Or shoud I tell everyone in here that my pastor has twisted the arm of one of his elders? Mmmm...guess that wouldn't be right. But I guess that is what...
Something tells me that the "40 Days of Purpose" is not the only difference of opinion you have with your church leadership? Not that it is my business, but...
I thnk you would agree with me this forum wouldn't be the appropriate place for those comments. :) Rick Warren is not an isolated case. Suffice it to say, I...
You asked what John Piper's view might be of numerical targets for churches. John Piper has led Bethlehem Baptist through a variety of numerical target...
Please comment on: 1. setting numerical targets for ministry? I seem to remember Pastor Piper addressing this for BBC but can't find the sermon now. Comment: I...
Hi folks, Thanks for the responses so far....still processing..... Seems like PDL is written more for the church life [both corporate and as individuals] to be...
... It depends. On the surface it seems presumptuous to set a quota for discipleship or evangelism. But this is the problem with the 21st Century church....
If I read the thread correctly, I think Bill was saying that "christiantots" was right that this was not the forum for discussing his views about the...
Bill, Make it easier on all of us and put you're reply at the top, rather than the bottom! Oops, I guess this is an "interpersonal topic" as well:-) Pastor...
I appreciate your repentance.but could you also INCLUDE the post you are responding to so that we know what you're talking about? Just a little pastorly...
Hey gang, We will host the small group this week, Thursday at 7pm. Coffee and light desert. Let us know if you can come! Brian [Non-text portions of this...
Can anyone recommend a biblically sound children's devotional book that I can read to my kids in the evenings? My son is 4 and able to understand much more...
I'm glad you mentioned this book. Someone just gave me a copy of it, but I couldn't remember the exact title. It is (so far, a few chapters in) an excellent...