The Value of the Church

We live in a day and age when many people want Jesus, but not the church. The truth of the matter is that you cannot have Jesus without the church. He came to establish the church (Matt. 16:18). The church is His body and He is the head of it (Eph. 1:22-23). The...

Abide With Me

What is your favorite song? This is a question that, as a song leader, I am often asked after leading people in worship. The simple answer to that question is that I really don’t have a favorite song. When I think of the songs we sing, I find myself liking a variety...

Leaders – Then and Now

A study of the books of Kings and Chronicles reveals the struggles of Judah and Israel during challenging times. Kingdoms were constantly at war. Rivals sought to establish dominance and conquer more territories. What happened in Syria, Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon had...

Where are our Preachers?

In preparation for an upcoming FACE board meeting in two weeks, I recently sent some questions to brother George Akpabli, the director of Benin Bible Training Center in Benin, West Africa. The board would like to see an increase in enrollment at BBTC. I wanted George...

Where is the Church?

For too many, “Church” has become a verb designating an activity, at a fixed location, which requires regular attention. In this, we are no different from previous generations. Seeing the church as the Lord describes it requires a perspective not portrayed or promoted...