by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
The statistics are alarming. Research organizations such as the Barna Group report that the percentage of residents in the United States who don’t attend church has increased by 30% over the last decade. Other data only increases the concern. Studies by several...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2015 | Featured, Features
Every agency director in the ARP tells me it makes sense to have adequate financial resources in place to sustain current program operations and open new works within the ARPC. New opportunities stretch our resources and can put current operations at risk. To...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2015 | Featured, Features
My wife Heather, and I find ourselves in the generation of Millennials characterized by emotional giving because it’s trendy to give if emotions are in it, or by not-giving because they do not think they can afford it, or just not want to give at all. Many Millennials...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2015 | Featured, Features, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
The theme for the ARP denomination this year is “Fresh Insight from Ancient Paths.” The theme is based on Jeremiah 6:16, “Thus says the Lord, stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is. And walk in it. Then you will...
by Susan | Aug 21, 2015 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
By: Nathan M. Frazier, Ph. D. Our Scottish roots tap into the powerful Reformation emphases on grace, the Puritan attentiveness to the affections of the heart, and evangelical zeal for the revival of Church and nation. This identity of fierce piety and fervent...
by Jamie Hunt | Aug 21, 2015 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
As I begin to write today, the Supreme Court of the United States has just announced the ruling in the case of Obergefell v Hodges, the matter of homosexual marriage. The public reaction has been predictable. For my part, I am impressed again of the need to hear and...
