Jeremy The Church

One of the Biggest Reasons You Need to Purchase the 8 Money Milestones Program

It Emphasizes Great Commission Stewardship For years, Dave Ramsey has been the staple for Christians wanting to know more about how to manage their finances. Many readers will be familiar with his "7 Baby Steps" program, Financial Peace University, and his best-selling book, The Total Money Makeover. This post does not intend to take away … Continue reading One of the Biggest Reasons You Need to Purchase the 8 Money Milestones Program

Jeremy The Church

2 Types of Hypocrisy that Hinder the Gospel’s Advancement

Paul's Example of Gospel Change After the Apostle Paul met Jesus, his entire life changed. His life changed so drastically that people were talking about it for miles. This is what they were saying, "He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy" (Gal 1:23). The gospel--i.e., the … Continue reading 2 Types of Hypocrisy that Hinder the Gospel’s Advancement

Jeremy The Church

Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 2-The Rebellious Lost Person

Part 1 Review and Summary To remind beimitators.com readers, last time we reviewed why I love the Apostle Paul's testimony for evangelistic purposes to those who would fit into the category of a religious lost person--you can review this article by clicking here. The term "lost" people implies four truths: 1) all people are inherently … Continue reading Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 2-The Rebellious Lost Person

Jeremy The Church

Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person

What Is Meant by Lost People? Lost people typically fit into one of two categories: religious and rebellious. The term "lost" in biblical language means that these people are not followers of Jesus Christ. In other words, they have not repented of sin and put their faith in the finished work of Jesus (cf. Rom … Continue reading Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person

Jeremy Leadership, The Church

The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches

Thom Rainer observes that "over two thirds of American churches have a worship attendance under 100" (The New Very Large Church). In another post, Rainer shows that numbers indicate, "more pastors and staff will become bi-vocational and co-vocational" in 2023 (Ten Major Trends for Local Churches in America in 2023). The terms he uses in … Continue reading The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act

My Life among the Deathworks by Philip Reiff Philip Reiff, an American sociologist who passed away in 2006, wrote a fascinating book titled, My Life among the Deathworks. In the book, he discusses a concept, which he calls "anti-cultures." "Anti-cultures," Reiff stated, "translate no sacred order into social" (p. 6). Reiff elaborated, "[Anti-cultures] propose an … Continue reading 2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act

Jeremy Ethics, Leadership, The Church

Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today

The Defeat and Reality of Sin My demeanor changed. My heart sank. My disposition became gloomy. The moment I was notified that another mega church pastor was being removed--albeit temporarily--from a ministry position broke my heart. My theological commitments acknowledge that we still live in a fallen world. Yes, sin has been defeated by Jesus, … Continue reading Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today