by Susan | Jun 2, 2016 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
Old Insights on the Community of the Cross By: Bob Illman I used to do some work with Peacemaker Ministries. The goal of Peacemakers is to help Christians resolve conflict. In many of our seminars, we started off the presentation projecting a slide that said,...
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, 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 Susan | Aug 21, 2015 | Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
The Motivation of Pentecost by Matt Lucas Gospel ministry in the church is an impossible task. The church is comprised exclusively of sinners. We are broken, weak, and corrupt. As we minister to one another, we discover wounded souls filled with pain, bitterness,...
by Susan | May 22, 2015 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
By Lee Shelnutt I have been asked to write on the role gratitude plays in our reflection of God’s imprint. As I do so, I am sitting in a local coffee shop with a large cup of this magic elixir we call coffee. I am looking out at the bustle of 21st century Americana...
