The Messenger, November 2024
You will find the November 2024 edition of the HBA’s Monthly Newsletter, The Messenger, below: The Messenger, November 2024
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Baptism: The Ultimate Measure of Success
Baptism: The Ultimate Measure of Success Editor’s note: This article is Part 4 of a series called “Patterns of Dysfunction.” Part 1: Building a Crowd, Part 2: Silver Bullet Solutions,
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Protection
Protection By Dr. Troy N. Rust Note: This article was also featured in the January 8 edition of the Baptist and Reflector as the commentary on the January 19 Explore the
Gifts That Make a Difference
The anticipation of Christmas makes us think of gifts. When I was a child the arrival of the Sears Christmas Wish Book immediately set my mind to picking out things
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Fruitless Busyness
FRUITLESS BUSYNESS (This is the third installment in a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus.) Most churches have certain “big” events they host each year. These
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The Silver Bullet Solution
Last month I began a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus. Remember, these approaches can be deceptively attractive as they shift the church’s focus from the
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Building a Crowd
I often find myself thinking through the common patterns that lead to dysfunction and decline in local churches. While there are many factors involved in each unique situation, I have