Church growth is not only about quantity, but quality. As leaders, our responsibility is to nurture this kind of growth in the people we lead so that they can take on the character of Jesus.
Reconciliation―Building the Community of Christ
The reality is that reconciliation is hard to practice. The situation between Philemon and Onesimus was tough, and Paul knew this. That is why he begins the letter by praising Philemon’s work and love for the saints (verse 4-5). This is not flattery but a way of showing appreciation and respect. We also notice that […]
Forgiveness in Building the Community of Christ
Christianity and forgiveness go hand in hand and separating the two makes Christianity lose its meaning. Jesus taught us to forgive one another (Matthew 6:12, 14-15), and Paul expanded this teaches as well (Colossians 3:13). Part of the reasons Paul wrote to Philemon was to plead with him to his slave Onesimus with whom they […]
Building the Community of Christ—An Introduction to Series from the book of Philemon
Christianity is a journey of faith. It is a journey that demands Christians to strongly hold on to their integrity and love for one another in the process of becoming like Jesus through loyalty to him. We put into practice what we have been commanded by King Jesus, and try to follow the example of […]
How Do Churches grow? —Empowering the Youths
For a decade, many different churches across the world have been planted to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, but very few of these churches appear to be growing. This may mean that churches are not reaching people enough in some ways. The gospel of Jesus Christ is to be proclaimed as long as […]
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