The Full Gospel Evangelistic Center of Alton

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 …

Scientists ponder how to talk to the faithful about climate change

(RNS) 'My entreaty for scientists is to be able to speak publicly about why you care,' said the Rev. Fletcher Harper, executive director of GreenFaith.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would be<br>But, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.<br>Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

Factors that Shape Life and Ministry in the Local Church

How does your church ‘spread the gospel’?

How prosperity gospel is killing faith in church

Lack of spiritual fulfilment is leaving some feeling 'empty'

Is Your Church Willing to Take Risks for the Sake of the Gospel?

Safety, it seems, is one of the core values of our world. But safety simply cannot be one of the core values of God’s people.

How Can You Tell if a Church Is Gospel-Centered? Start with the Pulpit.

The gospel is too glorious to settle for mere good-advice sermons.

What Is the Gospel? (Foundation in Genesis)

Understanding the foundational aspects of the gospel in Genesis is a vital key to unlock a powerful method of evangelism to reach the world for Christ.

Is Wahu still doing gospel music?

She does not want to limit herself to genre but positive content

Recovering What the Gospel Creates

Good morning Immanuel. Something greater than human niceness is energizing a truly orthodox church.

Clean Water or the Gospel?

Those Who Resist the Gospel

How can someone with a hostile attitude toward God ever be saved? The truth is that no one is beyond the reach of our omnipresent heavenly Father. In this message, Dr. Stanley examines the conversion process in the life of Paul.