From Spectator to Participant

by | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Joel Comiskey Sadly in today’s church, the official pastor or minister does most of the work while the laity sit and listen—and perhaps engage in specific programs. The situation is a lot like inactive fans at a football game who are cheering for the sweating...

The Priesthood Of All Believers

by | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Mario Vega The fundamental difference between the Roman Catholic Church and the evangelical church is not the use of images, priestly garments, liturgy, the cult of Mary or any of the other common differences. Rather, the main difference lies in how a human being...

Releasing God’s People

by | May 8, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org I am part of a tradition which reserves certain ministry functions for ordained pastors — and it takes a seminary degree and lots of approvals to become ordained. I want to honor our polity, so I abide by these directives...

The Priests in the Cell

by | May 7, 2013 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Recently, a man approached me right before a Sunday A.M. Celebration service. He asked if I could spend some time with him and counsel him. I told him I would love to get to know him, but I wasn’t real good at long-term...

Priesthood of All Believers

by | May 6, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Daphne Kirk Lets stop for a moment and consider the theme this month: “The Priesthood of all believers:  the doctrine that each member of the body of Christ is a priest of God and should be actively participating in the body of Christ. All believers are kings and...