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a hymn for the church living in the last days

A Hymn for the Church Living in the Last Days

February 8, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History reformation

The Reformation hymn, "Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide," is a fitting anthem for the church living in the last days.

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Radically Ordinary Church Ministry

October 8, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Discipleship

According to Scripture, ministry in the local church isn't for a select, gifted few, but for all Christians. No stage or spotlight required.

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Church Growth

Church Growth: Business or Biblical Metrics?

December 18, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study church growth

Rather than focusing on numerical growth, let's remember what true, biblical church growth looks like and what metrics we ought to be concerned with.

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The local church in Association

The Local Church in Association

October 30, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk The Church denominations

Wherever one stands on the issue of the church’s independence, the church’s need for interdependence and association with other churches cannot be denied.

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Church Offices: Elder, Deacon, and Member

The Roles of Elders, Deacons, and Members

October 9, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk The Church membership

In order to be more faithful to Scripture in the area of church polity we must embrace and understand the roles of elders, deacons, and members.

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Culture of honor - Book Review

Culture of Honor: A Book Review

August 30, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Books Apostles

A critical review of Danny Silk's popular book, "Culture of Honor: Sustaining a Supernatural Environment"

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Reforming our Church Government

Reforming Our Church Government

July 3, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC polity

As we continue to reform our church according to Scripture, one area of our church that needs to be addressed officially is our church government.

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A Portrait of Biblical Eldership (Titus 1:5-9)

April 30, 2019 Posted By: Abram Newcomer Bible Study elders

The biblical portrait of biblical eldership does not always align with the leadership traits prioritized in both the world and much of evangelicalism.

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Shepherd the Flock of God

3 Ways Pastors Must Shepherd the Flock of God

April 24, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study 1 Peter

The Apostle Peter gives us three ways pastors must follow Christ's own example as they shepherd the flock of God among them.

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