Notable Voices: January 16, 2016

Three Common Idols in Churches — Eric Geiger

Some might call them sacred cows, but Eric calls them what they actually are: idols. And too many churches place the importance of these three things high above everything else in a church.

 

When Sexual Integrity Crashes at Your Church — Michael Todd Wilson

In this series posted at the LifeWay Pastors, Michael Todd discussed four important aspects of sexual integrity as they relate to the pastor. This article, as well as the other three, are extremely helpful for pastors in our sexually-charged culture.

 

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Copy a Mega-Church — Carey Nieuwhof

Churches come in every shape and size. And just because something works in one church, doesn’t mean it will work in another. It also doesn’t mean that a mega-church is any better or wore than a non-mega church. Carey is careful to remind us of these points.

 

The Long and Short of Sermons — Hershael York

Hershael shares some wisdom on the length of sermons. And what to ensure your sermon includes regardless of its length.

 

3 Reasons Millennials Are Getting Fired — J.T. O’Donnell

There are likely as many employers fed up with Millennials as there are ones who enjoy having them in the workforce. This article represents the views of the former; LifeWay would be in the latter. Our Millennial workforce has been great for the company in many ways, but I understand how the issues mentioned in this article could be problematic for employers.

 

Should Churches Perform Altar Calls? — Jonathan Leeman

Jonathan offers a perspective that is finding increased favor among pastors and church leaders. After a more than a century as a common practice, the altar call has definitely become an topic of discussion in today’s churches.

 

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