Notable Voices (October 11, 2012)

I Want to Die in the Trench -- Sam Rainer

Sam writes "Let’s stop pretending our churches are polished platforms of sanitized morality, speaking sentimentality apart from Truth. Let’s burn the preferences of wooden traditionalism. Let’s quit the silly game of worship experience one-upmanship. Let’s elevate spiritual grit above smooth and seamless operations. We’re in the middle of a serious war. Let’s get real about what we believe and who we’re really following."

10 Statements Church Visitors Never Want to Hear -- Ben Reed

There are some definite turn-offs to visitors of your church that can be avoided. Ben lists 10 things no visitor wants to hear when he or she visits your church.

The Pastor’s Guide to Twitter: 10 Tweets to Impact Your Church -- Eric McKiddie

Twitter can be used in a variety of ways within the church context. Eric provides a great list you can use as a starting point for your ministry.

10 Questions to Ask Your Wife … If You’re MAN enough! -- Men Stepping Up

Communication is key to growing any relationship. This list of 10 questions from Tom Elliff to ask your wife will provide an opportunity to model courage, leadership, and vulnerability in your marriage.

The Clues of Creation: God Is Not Hiding -- Jared Wilson

In this excerpt from The Gospel Project, Jared explores the depths of general revelation that is shown through the vastness, beauty, complexity, and power of creation.

The Rise of the Nones: Some Reflections on the New Pew Forum Data -- Ed Stetzer

Ed shares his reaction to the data Pew Research released this week showing "the number of Americans with no religious affiliation is climbing." This "Rise of the Nones" has been well-documented over the past decade and should serve as a call for increased evangelism in the church today.