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February 8, 2021 Mitch Bedzyk
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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battle between joy and fear

The Aftermath of Loss: The Battle Between Joy and Fear

October 15, 2020 Posted By: Brianna Bedzyk Stories fear

The amazing reality for the Christian is that, whether in the midst of loss or in a season of plenty, our joy in God can remain undiminished.

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radically oridinary church ministry

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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cancer and a promise of peace

ECC Stories: Cancer and a Promise of Peace

August 19, 2020 Posted By: Jaynie Laprade Stories

This story is about an unexpected battle with cancer and the peace God gives in such difficult and uncertain times.

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Spirit-filled Church

A Portrait of a Spirit-Filled Church

January 1, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study acts

There is no better place to see what a "Spirit-filled" church looks like than to look at the results of the Holy Spirit being poured out at Pentecost.

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Church Growth

Church Growth: Business or Biblical Metrics?

December 18, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk The Church 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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Written Prayers

Praying Written Prayers

November 13, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Spiritual Growth popular

Here are several thoughts to help clarify our decision to include carefully planned and pre-written prayers in our Lord's Day worship.

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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

Faithfulness in the area of church polity requires that we understand and embrace the biblical 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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Altar Calls

Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Altar Calls

July 31, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History altar call

A summary of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' arguments against the innovative practice of having altar calls at the conclusion of a sermon.

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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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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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A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

Paul in Ephesus: A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

February 27, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study pastoral ministry

Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders provides us with a biblical model of pastoral ministry that consists of both demonstration and declaration.

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Keeping children in worship service

Keeping Children in the Worship Service

August 15, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC children

The long-term benefits and blessings of keeping children in the worship service are well worth the temporary struggles that accompany such a decision.

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