The word ‘church’ does not have one meaning. Depending on the context of usage, it could mean a building, a gathering of believers in Christ, orthe universal collection of the body of Christ. Whichever meaning we want to adopt for any context, building the church is the collective responsibility of everyone who is a child…
A spiritual gift is the God-given ability of someone to carry out his/her spiritual function in the body of Christ. These gifts are listed in three principal Bible passages: 1. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; 28-31 2. Romans 12:3-7 3. Ephesians 4:11 The following contains suggested definitions of the spiritual gifts. While not meant to be dogmatic…
Prayer is an important aspect of every Christian and, more importantly, every Deacon. It is labouring together with God in his business on earth to establish his will, and a means of fellowshipping with God. It is a means of relating to God and what every child of God should look forward to. It’s a…
The focus of my presentation is on church leadership collaboration. All stakeholders in church leadership should pay attention to his presentation. The principles of leadership collaboration that will be shared in this presentation are also applicable to Associations, Conferences, Conventions and other religious organisations. The foregoing is a clear indication that church administration must give…
The ministerial call system is one aspect of Baptist polity that has recently generated discussions. Questions have been raised regarding what the proper understanding and practice should be. We have called people’s attention to some erroneous practices of the call system. This paper provides an opportunity for a convention-wide conversation on this vital aspect of…
Most church activities involve running schools and other educational institutions that need constant monitoring and proper coordination, and management. This committee should comprise people with diverse skills, working experiences, and personalities to meet the duality of the school management function. In this blog, I will discuss the most appropriate individuals to form a school committee…
Modern churches are now searching for means through which they can be financially self-sufficient while simultaneously accomplishing what they were founded for. When planning more business forms apart from tithes and offerings, many churches are researching and experimenting with business activities that correspond to the selected values. The major implication that comes with the maximisation…
Setting up a model school is a monumental task for any church. It is one of the most fulfilling activities that are in harmony with the church mandate since its main task is to transform society spiritually. A competently chosen model school adopts the foremost standards of education and makes Christian values an organic part…
Religious communities are searching for different opportunities and ways to spread their activity and influence in a world that is becoming more interconnected at a global level. The creation of international schools is one of the most effective strategies since it will make the pupils more knowledgeable and prepare them for the international market. Such…
Sectarianism within the church is a touchy subject that should not be taken lightly, though it greatly impacts the spiritual well-being of a congregation/assembly. It comprises clandestine plans, secrecy, or plans which operate to overthrow authority in the church, destabilise it or create a split between its members, or any negative plan meant to alter…