Resources
-
1921 Garden City Confession of Faith
This statement of Christian doctrine and discipline has been prepared in the fear of God with a deep burden for the proper application of the unchanging principles of the Word of God.
-
Anabaptists: A People of the Book
The future for the Anabaptist community is linked to Scripture. Our forefathers read and studied the Bible and took it at face value. We, today, must do the same.
-
Anointing with Oil
An in-depth look at James 5:13-16 to clarify the what, when, who, how and why of an ordinance cherished and practiced by the churches of Christ
- Author
- Lester Burkholder
- Publisher
- Weaverland Mennonite Publications
- Topics
- HealthThe ChurchDoctrine
-
CEOs in the Church?
Will the pastor or the leader who functions as a CEO neglect the essence of the Gospel—to preach Christ without compromise and show genuine love and concern, meeting spiritual needs? Can he do this when his main focus is on bolstering attendance?
-
Charge to Diligent Servants of Christ
Second Timothy is the last letter that Paul ever wrote. The letter is Paul's final farewell. He was in prison because of his faith—jailed for preaching Christ and the resurrection from the dead. This article covers three main points from Paul's final exhortation.
-
Community or Brotherhood?
Why would Anabaptists replace brotherhood with community? In heaven, earthly brotherhoods will be combined into one eternal community, with no distinction between individual brotherhoods. Our Heavenly Father will call His sons and daughters into the home He is preparing for all His children.
- Author
- Lester Burkholder
- Topics
- The Church
-
Could You Identify a Biblical Church?
What sets a biblical church apart from the average?
- Publisher
- Rod and Staff Publishers Inc.
- Topics
- The Church
-
Counsel for Older Men and Women
Everyone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to be old. But even if the years stack up and a person reaches what might be called old age God has work for them in the church.
-
Finding Rest in My Church
"Oh, for some good church life!" Restlessness because we want better church life has some good aspects to it. Vision and purpose in church life are good. So where do we find the perfect church?
-
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit has given different gifts to different Christians to be used in building God's Kingdom. Do you know what all the spiritual gifts include?
-
He Gave Some ... Evangelists
Evangelism was a very important part of the work of the early church. Christians went everywhere telling the good news. But as we read Acts and the epistles we can see that the work of evangelism gradually changed. This essay suggests making evangelism a church calling as well as a personal one.
-
How to Help Youth That Fail
How can we offer help to troubled youth in a way that they can benefit? Below are seven ways to hold out a helping hand instead of pointing an accusing finger.
-
Instructions Concerning Bishops and Deacons
The leadership of the church is very important. In the book of 1st Timothy Paul spends a considerable amount of time talking about the character traits men must display if they are to be bishops or deacons.
-
Instructions Concerning Church Life
How important should prayer be to the Christian? And what is the place of women in the church? The apostle Paul addresses both these questions in a letter to a younger preacher.
-
Instructions Concerning Sound Doctrine
The book of 1st Timothy is a kind of guidebook with instructions about how to conduct a local church. It is full of good advice for Christians today on many different subjects.
