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I’ve officially found a way to make my job as pastor easier… by hiring a robot! Introducing the Optimus PastorBot 3000! Need a visit? No problem. My new robot friend will knock on your door, share the Gospel, and even quote the perfect Bible verse every time. No awkward conversations, just straight to the point. Imagine: Optimus going out to soulwinning, he’ll never get lost or skip a house. He’ll share the plan of salvation flawlessly (because robots never get nervous). It’ll even follow up with people to remind them about baptism. Meanwhile, I’ll be home, chilling wi…
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I'm going to put a caveat on this thread. I'm not a huge fan of Dr. Bob Gray, Sr. The issues many have with him are well documented. But, as my grandfather used to say, even a broken clock is right twice a day. With that being said I, too, beg the question and ask several more. How many of you grew up going to Sunday evening services in the church? How many of you still have a Sunday evening service in the church where you attend? If you no longer have one, what is going on in it's place? Are there any other churches in your geographical location having Sunday evening services? Below is Dr. Bob Gray, Sr's article. https://www.independentbaptist.com/what-ever-happene…
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What is the truth about what we are seeing today? Churches that were strong in the faith, fading or dying. Sometimes the Pastor that was there is no longer there, and the new Pastor is not the same or have a different way of preaching. The old members have moved or passed away to be with the Lord. The younger generations don’t wanna carry the torch and the truth of the faith. Revelations mention that hearts become cold to the faith and to each other. Christianity a majority or minority today, then 100 years ago?
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On a worldly Outside appearance watching preachers, from different ministries, or churches, you can see that there are poor preachers, normal preachers, and rich preachers. Why is there not a normal balance of wealth when it comes to finances and lifestyles for preachers? You would normally think that a person even if he is a preacher practices, the more I have, the more I give, but I don’t see this happening. In our lifetime, we are told to practice what we preach, Does this also apply to the preachers? Some here say that I focus too much on negative things happening, and this is true, unfortunately, but I have the guts at least to talk about them and share them with you…
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During my life as a newborn Christian, I learned, and God has gave me discernment on things, what is proper and not proper. It amazes me how there are brothers in Christ who follow man and traditions being saved and born again. they spend their whole life, jumping From Church to church, looking for the perfect church when we all know that the churches are full of repented sinners and the perfect church will be when Christ comes again. Some are know it all, which we all know perfectly. We all don’t know it all. In the church, there are hypocrites back stabbers, members that wanna control positions and know it all, we need to have the discernment, when we see these things. …
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One love, one faith, one Baptism Eph 4:5
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I'm looking for some solid IFB approved books to read, outside of the bible of course. I love reading theology and such, as I used to be eastern Orthodox. And all we did was read books haha. So I'm looking for some good baptist books to read! What do you recommend?
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The Summit starts today at 6:30 PM! While my son is there, we could not make it. I hope you were able to go Pastor Matt. Maybe next year we can meet up. For those of you that can't make it you can watch it on Livestream at Northeast Vision | Strengthen, Support & Start Churches You won't be disappointed.
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It won’t be long folks, like the LGBTQX movement, they will slowly creep in and take over. With the support of the Christian Community. Sad https://apnews.com/article/religion-southern-baptists-women-pastors-saddleback-3b40fd925377a9e3aa2ecb4a4072a4a6
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What can we do to attract new people, something that we love doing? Let's have a buffet every week, people love to eat. The Lord will not mind, we're trying to get new people to come, to visit our church. Is this correct or not correct?
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Can someone please explain to me, a Baptist Church has a pastor, he has a assistant pastor, deacons, and the committee, chosen members. When this group gathers together to make a decision for the church to present it to the members. Why is it that they, the leaders are making the decisions, before presenting it to the members of the church. Presenting it to the members for the first time and asking for a vote on the issue, when the decision is already made from up Top. it’s like me asking everyone what kind of pizza would they like to eat, everybody put their input, but at the end I said, thank you I already ordered pepperoni pizzas. Why ask for a vote in the first p…
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I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately: pastors hiring staff from other churches. It happens, but is it really fair? A few times, pastors have reached out to me about offering our Youth Pastor a job as a Youth Pastor in their church. While I appreciate them asking me instead of doing it secretly, I still feel like it's not right to recruit from other churches for the same job. Every time it's happened, it's been a big church asking our only staff member to leave and join them. Pastors have told me not to make our Youth Pastor feel guilty for leaving, that they really need them, and that this is normal practice in churches so don't worry about it. …
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Agree or disagree with the following: "Nondenominational" refers to religious organizations or congregations that do not align themselves with any particular established denomination or sect within a religion. However, despite not affiliating with a specific denomination, nondenominational groups can still be considered a denomination themselves, albeit with some nuances. Here's why: Distinct Identity: Nondenominational churches or religious groups often have their own distinct identity, beliefs, practices, and organizational structures. While they may not adhere to the specific doctrines of a particular denomination, they still form a cohesive group…
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- In my Messianic Church Home, in Netanya, Israel. The Service is like this.. We do a lot of praise and worship. We dont use backing tracks, we only use live instruments and voices. We do have some Israeli Flags in the sanctuary, , numerous Shofar's, .....2 or 3 Golden Ark of the Covenant's,.... at least one full size Ephod, and a Huge Golden Torah that is rolled out and read..., as well as various versions of the English NT and Hebrew NT that are in the pews, Pulpit, and on the stage, etc. Also, people who can't speak Hebrew but want to go to the "Main" Hebrew morning service, (usually these are Christian Tourists).. wear available wi-fi headphones that…
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Hello everyone! Its been a very very long time since I have been on here. I was wondering if there was a section of this site that had listings for churches looking for pastors or pastors looking for churches?
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Is the title click bate? 😀 Hey everyone, I'm curious about something and wanted to get your thoughts. In your part of the world, do you often see non-independent Baptist churches celebrating new members who have recently left the IFB? Here it almost seems like a goal for them, and I find it intriguing. Personally, I've never made a big deal about a non-IB member joining our church, but I'm interested in hearing about different experiences. Is it a common practice or more of a rare occurrence? I'm only asking because over here when that happens some churches just put them on a pedestal and brag that he/she just left a independent Baptist Church.
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Alright, what are your church themes for 2024. Last year for us it was "Bring the Book" from Neh 8:1 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel. This year for us it will be "I Shall Not Be Moved": from Ps 62-5-8 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
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The Non-Denomination Church. The Church that is pleasing to the ears. Here you won’t hear politics, talks about false religion, or even the word hell is mentioned, come as you are. For we are all one, in Christ? Beware of wolves… 🐺🐑🐏 Matt.7 [15] Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are raveningwolves. Matt.10 [16] Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Luke.10 [3] Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Acts.20 [29] For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolv…
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Poor Catholics are getting weaker daily. Pope's blessing to Gay marriage, it won’t be too long before they start marriage 💏 too. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-lgbtq-pope-bfa5b71fa79055626e362936e739d1d8
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I am a Merry Christmas Guy, Anywhere I Go. Happy Holidays is ok, if you don’t want to offend anyone. But for me and my house, it’s Merry Christmas. 🎄
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Does this apply physically and spiritually? Heb.5 [12] For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. [13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
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Has anyone seen any episodes yet? "Let Us Prey examines the pain of survivors' IFB members Ruthy Heiler, Kathy Durbin and Amanda Householder. Tell their stories of abuse at the hands of church leaders and the violence, manipulation and alleged cover-ups by other members." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29926213/
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Forgive my ignorance, but what happened with life way that has lead to me seeing many comments about its supposed unalignment with Baptist principles
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In the past few weeks there's been a lot of discussion amongst many of my friends and acquaintances about church attendance and how often is required. There are several who attend church very often, but not every service, who have been confronted by several other of our friends and their fellow church members because they don't always attend church every time the doors are open. They live Godly, Christian lives, tithe, witness, and have won many souls to the Lord over the years, yet, because they don't live up to someone else's expectations and beliefs on church attendance, are being equated with backslidden Christians, and even have been compared to the unsaved. There ar…
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Has any one seen this first hand? I've also heard from second hand information that they were using NIV on the screen. https://www.oldpathsjournal.com/post/fbc-hammond-hyles-anderson-college-accept-compromise?fbclid=IwAR0IMJJhsCvcRW_WEib8IN5h4QftlPyxYVivruABzjqWANUw645Rjn4r7uQ
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