Newness of Life Ministries

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

What is baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the means by which God places new believers into the body of Christ. As the Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells our human spirits, bringing us new life and ensuring our everlasting fellowship with God, the Spirit also immerses us into the universal church.

Church Decline: What if Your Church Disappeared?

The community grows, but your church declines. Does anybody know what you offer? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Why Pastors Are Struggling in Ministry

We cannot outsource the work of the combined church to one individual, no matter how talented they may be.

What is United Christian Ministry?

Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school?  Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici

How to Sustain Lifelong Ministry

A lifelong call to Christian ministry requires perseverance and proves God’s sufficiency to sustain his people for ministry as we trust him for the outcome.

Why this section on women in ministry?

Why write a section about women pastors? Because we need to know what the Bible says.

68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters!

A few years back, I sat down to brainstorm some of the benefits that children’s ministry offers to kids, families, the church, and the world. The result is this long list of reasons why kids …

The Ministry of Asking Questions

Six Tips to Stay in Ministry for the Long Haul

In my 15 years of ministry, I've seen too many women come and go.

3 Ways to Deal With Anger in Ministry

If we don't seek to address our anger and forgive those at the center of it, we invite bitterness into our lives.

7 Steps for Enduring a Lifetime of Ministry

If you care too much about people’s opinion, you’re not cut out for ministry. If you care too little, you’re not cut out either.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

Why Seminary Can Never Qualify Anyone for Ministry

Is seminary necessary? When it comes to qualification for ministry, ordination should carry much more weight and provide much greater evidence of a man’s readiness for service in the church than any seminary degree.

6 Benefits of Bivocational Ministry

Bivocational ministry is a clear and definitive trend in church life. Although there are many challenges, bivocational ministry can be tremendously rewarding. Read More »