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   What Does 'Conservative Christian' Mean to You? How would you define it?

   Tuesday at 02:59 AM by Michael DeMoss

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   Hello everyone, The term "Conservative Christian" is frequently employed in religious discussions, yet its definition can significantly vary depending on one's perspective. I am keenly interested in gaining a more nuanced understanding of what this term means, both to individuals within this community and perhaps those outside of it as well. When you encounter the term "Conservative Christian," what precisely comes to mind? Are there specific doctrinal beliefs you associate with this designation? Beyond theological positions, does this term imply particular lifestyle commitments or ethical practices for you? Moreover, how would you delineate a Conservative Chris…

   

   Last reply by Joe Chandler, Tuesday at 01:20 PM

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   Security in the local church ⛪

   September 8 by TheGloryLand

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   I was looking in the search and could not find anything related to church security. I know we had a topic on this, but couldn’t find it. I wanted to ask? Are you buffing up security or are you slacking down on security, in your church facility? people often forget things that happened in the past, and start slacking off. Example: COVID, all churches were cleaning and disinfecting the facilities now, maybe. I strongly believe We need to Keep our guard up. Take Care 😇 free advice. TGL

   

   Last reply by TheGloryLand, September 11

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   Involuntary tithing by the local Church

   August 25 by TheGloryLand

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   I have never agreed with the Baptist church that removes 10 percent from their employee's salary. I do support the local church and their employees should tithe, if they want to do so. This is just my opinion, you can tell this is being done, for they (employees) never put anything in the offering plate, when it passed by. 🙁

   

   Last reply by TheGloryLand, September 7

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   The true independent Baptist Church is #1

   August 26 by TheGloryLand

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   Raised Catholic and then becoming Baptist, I have visited Pentecostal and Caramatic churches. The church with the best biblical and organized for me has been the independent Baptist Church. Many have removed the name fundamental for some reason. That's OK, Their goal, is to reach the loss with the gospel. They strongly support directly their missionaries, they disciple and baptize their members. Community Outreach and their Pastors are not millionaires. They don't focus on Mega facilities. They use the KJ Bible, preferred. The music, are hymnal base, preserving the loyal traditional ways. For me, they are the number one. The Independence Fundamental Baptist Church …

   

   Last reply by BrotherTony, August 26

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   Can the pastors wife, also be the secretary of the church ?

   August 23 by TheGloryLand

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   I believe this is a conflict of interest, leaving a window for the pastor, to do what he wishes. Do the Baptist churches have any bylaws forbidden this practice. The wife of the pastor, being the secretary of the or his church? Thanks, TGL ⛪️

   

   Last reply by Salyan, August 24

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   Baptists from the reformation

   August 14 by MikeWatson1

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   Here in NZ the English Baptist Union is the predominant form of Baptist in NZ. They are mostly Pentecostal and are little different to other mainline denominations like Methodists and Anglicans that have gone charismatic. Independent Baptist churches here most people don't know much about. What is your experience of Baptist Union churches?

   

   Last reply by MikeWatson1, August 19

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   Do your church need volunteers

   August 2 by TheGloryLand

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   The more volunteers a church haves the more work can be done, for the Lords Army. Don’t always keep the same main soldiers in the front line. Rotation is good and healthy.

   

   Last reply by TheGloryLand, August 6

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   Church fellowship or church groups

   July 16 by TheGloryLand

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   Churches should have fellowship with its members. With all members, the faithful members, and with those that are not so faithful. My experience through the years, I notice as members and groups in our local churches, these groups seem to stay closer together, in the church and out of church. They are friendly to new members, but seems to keep a distance. I’m not saying this is evil. It just seems that it happens everywhere I go In the English or Spanish churches. It’s a type of favoritism like what happens at the workplace. The pastor cannot really do anything about this. Take Care 😇

   

   Last reply by HappyChristian, July 17

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    Dressing for church

    July 11 by Pastor Matt

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    Maybe you've seen this meme floating around Facebook.... here it goes Now before anyone says, "It's not a sin to not wear a suit and tie" (that's cultural) I agree. What I get out of this meme is I think we are starting to dress too casually to church these days.

    

    Last reply by Pastor Matt, July 13

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    Churches Abandon Baptist Name 1 2 3 4

    September 17, 2021 by TheGloryLand

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    The Baptist Name Abandoned SOME CHURCHES ABANDON BAPTIST NAME SOME OTHERS SHOULD Dr. Art Wilson Five Times Past President Of Baptist Bible Fellowship International What A Romance! He Met Her When She Was A Pretty, Vivacious 19-Year Old. The Beam In Her Eyes, The Upstanding Moral Decency And Her Effervescent Personality Literally Stole His Attention Away From All Other Girls. Before Her 21st Birthday, He Had Persuaded Her That Nothing Or Anyone Else On Earth Could Make His Life As Happy And As Fulfilling As Could She. Embracing Her At The Wedding He Whispered, “I Love You Truly, Truly Dear.” Then Speaking Out Before God And Witnesses He Said, “I Will Cleave Onl…

    

    Last reply by TheGloryLand, July 11

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    What was the title of Today's Message?

    June 11 by Pastor Matt

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    Title says it all, what was the message about at church today? Today I started our series on the Tabernacle.

    

    Last reply by Anthony John Thornton, July 4

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    How to politely fired the Pastor of a church

    June 17 by TheGloryLand

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    I believe the only easy way is to vote him out, is to have a meeting (members only). But there must be a majority, of members present. What happens when there is not enough members to vote. There must be a good reason, to vote him out. Given him a chance to tell his story. Let’s just say the pastor had an affair with a member that was married. Example, you would think the pastor would leave on his own. But we all can be surprised, when he doesn’t leave on his own. This is not a negative post, just a class full of students. 😇

    

    Last reply by TheGloryLand, July 1

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    Church Slogans for 2024

    June 28 by Pastor Matt

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    I asked AI to give me 25 church slogans that rhyme with the year 2024. Here's the results. Faithful and More in 2024 Embrace God's Door in 2024 Let Love Outpour in 2024 Shine and Explore in 2024 Grace to Adore in 2024 Rise and Restore in 2024 Unite and Soar in 2024 Devotion Galore in 2024 Breakthroughs in Store in 2024 Thrive and Explore in 2024 Radiate Forevermore in 2024 Inspire and Restore in 2024 Blossom and Roar in 2024 Embrace God's Core in 2024 Unify and Explore in 2024 Grow, Adore, and More in 2024 Blessings to Pour in 2024 Embrace and Restore in 2024 …

    

    Last reply by BrotherTony, June 28

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    Pastors that live on the church properties.

    June 28 by TheGloryLand

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    If I were a pastor, I would not want to live on the church property. Is it a benefit or just more control over him and his family? Free rent is not always free. 🏠

    

    Last reply by Disciple.Luke, June 28

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    The better you preach, the more money you will earn

    June 20 by TheGloryLand

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    If somebody was to say to you, the better, you preach the more you earn. How would you answer this to a person?

    

    Last reply by Joe Chandler, June 20

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    Church of God (Anderson) affirm petition

    June 13 by Disciple.Luke

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    Although this has been a long time coming there is a certain congregation on the Anderson University campus that tends to see themselves as more "intelligent" or "enlightened" than the rest of the congregations. While all affiliated churches are seen as autonomous there are still certain restrictions to what individual Pastors can teach and regulations for performing a wedding ceremony. The main overseer of the ChoG is called the General Director and there is a assembly of others who help him lead in many different areas. All these leaders are voted in by the members from congregations all over the world. Recently several members of the church I referred …

    

    Last reply by Disciple.Luke, June 13

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    Do We Also Have Bible-Based Doctrines That Are Wrong? Is There a Case for Women as Pastors? 1 2 3 4 8

    June 4 by Dr. Robert S. Morley

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    Our spiritual predecessors vehemently defended Bible-based beliefs that turned out to be biblically wrong. Could it be that we are not doctrinally perfect in ours? Very often, we don't see the need for change because we find security in our church’s traditional views, especially if they’re ancient. But history has shown that God’s people have had to repent of their supposed biblically sound views. Even the ancient ones. These changes didn't always come quickly or easily because beliefs are deep-set into our biblical worldview. Peter struggled with the idea of being told, in a vision, to eat biblically unclean food. He even went so far as to resist God, saying, “Not s…

    

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    Creepy/Bad Sermon Clips 1 2 3

    January 4 by Pastor Matt

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    I'll be posting different clips that I come across here. This is not to make fun of people, but rather bring to light that we MUST stick to scripture when preaching. At #1 is Larry brown talking about his wifes feet. The added helium effect makes it creepier. lol

    

    Last reply by SureWord, May 26

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    Does the Moral Character of Public Officials Matter? 1 2 3 4

    April 23 by Dr. Robert S. Morley

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    “In 1998, the Southern Baptist Convention . . . passed, what they called, a Resolution On Moral Character Of Public Officials. If it had been followed, Trump would have been kept out of office in 2016 and evangelicals would have distanced themselves from him in 2020.”1 The resolution outlines biblical standards of character that many expect Christians would insist of public leaders, yet, more than 80% of white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. The Southern Baptist Convention’s Resolution On Moral Character Of Public Officials reads as follows: WHEREAS, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people” (Proverbs 14:34 NAS); …

    

    Last reply by Dr. Robert S. Morley, May 21

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    Recovering Fundamentalists

    May 19 by Joe Chandler

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    There is a group called the Recovering Fundamentalists. They have a WEB site and everything. I went there and read their articles of faith. I also have heard some of their preacher back before they started this group. There purpose is to disparage mainline fundamentalists. So they point out all the bad actors within the Independent Fundamental Baptist circles. In my opinion is that this is not a good movement.

    

    Last reply by BrotherTony, May 20

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    Do you think Pastors, should be on Facebook posting 1 2

    November 22, 2021 by TheGloryLand

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    It has become so Worldly and more. Pastors and true Christian should stay away from posting there. What do you think ?

    

    Last reply by Joe Chandler, May 19

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    (Poll) What is Type of Baptist are you?

    May 16 by Pastor Matt

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    Please comment if not listed and it will be added to the poll.

    

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    Everyone should visit a charismatic church at least once

    May 16 by TheGloryLand

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    You will learn how to praise Him, and worship, at least for one hour or more. 😇 The time the preacher step up, your are worn out.

    

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    In a Local church who is supposed to get paid? 1 2 3 4 5

    March 2 by TheGloryLand

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    In a local Baptist church, who is supposed to get paid $$$ besides the pastor. If you ask 100 people, should the pastor get paid if he’s serving full time, I believe most Baptist Christians will say yes, he should get paid for working full-time. Now other parts of the ministry, who should get paid, for example, the secretary, accountant, Deacons, ushers, music ministry leader, and team, childcare, teachers,maintenance team. Who is worthy of receiving the tithings.

    

    Last reply by TheGloryLand, May 9

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    The local church changing lives for the better

    May 8 by TheGloryLand

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    The local church has been always known for changing families and lives, for the better by seeking Christ, the living God. Today we can see many changes in the local church, but the roles are changing the people are changing the local church. when I was a younger man, I had never seen a church use its property to attract people as they are today. Yesterday, I drove by a church that had a huge carnival going on their property. I have never seen this in the past being done by a local church, to attract people. The role of the church has changed very much where the church once change the person through their ministries. Worldly pressures have gotten into the local church. Thi…

    

    Last reply by TheGloryLand, May 8