Times of Refreshing Church

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

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 …

15 Awkward Church Moments Everyone Tries to Avoid

Love church? Us too, but every once in a while there's a situation, let's say an awkward one, that's just unavoidable. Here's a short list of 'em.

7 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Lead Pastor

Most lead pastors don’t hear these words enough. So send them a card, say it personally, or even just send an email saying thanks for who they are and what they does.

Single mums finding acceptance in church

The days of castigating unmarried women with kids are ending

I’m Unemployed. Should I Still Tithe?

I grew up in the Church, and I have always been taught the principle of tithing. For years, I’ve faithfully given 10 percent of my income to church, but I

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

" a woman being real about her actions was refreshing to see"

Jada being a woman and being real about her actions was refreshing to see a woman do in that type of situation![MEDIA]

How to Get the Most Relaxing Experience at Refreshing Mountain

Ziplining isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay! Maybe you aren’t a huge fan of looking around our Wildlife Center and seeing the python and the

Do I Need to Go to Church (If I'm a Christian)?

Do Christians really need to go to church to be saved? Find out what the Bible says about going to church what the purpose for church is.

When you’re the only one who shows up to church

At an Episcopal church in Portland, the show must go on – even when it's just the priest and you.

10 Reasons Why You Should Underprogram Your Church

The "simple church" is able to cast off that which entangles it, even the religious nets of its own devising for the fishing for men, and follow Christ wherever he may go.

11 Ways Leaders Wreck Their Churches

How much potential impact is being wasted or destroyed because leaders aren’t leading effectively?

Teach Your Entire Church to Welcome Visitors

Is it time to remodel your church?

Church interiors can leave their mark not only on the liturgy but also on the life of the parish as a whole. Maybe it's time to give them more thought.

Church — The Five Things I Like Most

Church people and everyone else aren’t as different as you might think. Both groups tend toward black and white thinking — that things are all good or all bad. In truth, everything is touched both with sacredness and profanity. We are shocked and mystified when we see profane acts and words proceeding from supposedly sacred […]