Brian Dodd

10 Truths About Pastors of Fast-Growing Churches

October 20, 2013 by Brian Dodd 1 Comment

I hear a lot of misconceptions about pastors of fast-growing churches . . People who do not personally know these individuals often lazily and recklessly default to false statements that these are mend of greed, aloofness, only care about “putting on a show” or the classic “they water down the ... Read More »

Ten Christian Women Bloggers You Should Be Reading In 2014

October 15, 2013 by Brian Dodd 7 Comments

The video below of Cross Point Church senior pastor Pete Wilson and his wife Brandi discussing missed expectations in marriage is one of my favorites . . One of the many things I love about the video is the insight, perspective and humor Brandi brings. Brandi is just one of the many great ... Read More »

14 Practices Of Churches Who Build Successful Partnerships With Their City

October 1, 2013 by Brian Dodd 1 Comment

Impacting local communities is a primary goal for many successful churches . . These churches have been called to be a force for good in addressing the needs in the areas they reside. The challenge many churches face is how to initiate relationships with skeptical school systems and local ... Read More »

6 Things Older Leaders Can Do To Change A Young Leader’s Life

September 17, 2013 by Brian Dodd 1 Comment

This weekend I have the privilege of teaching and equipping over 60 pastors and church leaders. As I was preparing this evening for that time together, my mind kept going back to 1980. You see, it was in August 1980 that I became a Christian at 14-years-of-age while attending Acworth United ... Read More »

15 Leadership Quotes: Derwin Gray’s “Limitless Life”

September 3, 2013 by Brian Dodd 5 Comments

I have said it often and will restate it today – Derwin Gray, Senior Pastor of the wonderful Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, is America’s leading voice on multi-ethnic and multi-generational ministry. He is a dear friend and an absolutely incredible leader. Releasing on September ... Read More »

REVIEW: Taking a look at ‘Goosebumps 2,’ Halloween and the Christian worldview October 19, 2018
Quick question: Do you celebrate Halloween? Most American do – at least, according to a 2015 LifeWay Research survey that found 59 percent believe it’s “all in good fun,” 21 percent try to avoid it completely and 14 percent split the baby by avoiding only the “pagan elements.” And – surprise – many evangelicals enjoy […]
Michael Foust
New Bible Published to Help Catholics in Scriptural Knowledge October 19, 2018
A new Bible was designed by Bible scholars to help Catholics “make sense” of the Scripture and change the perception that studying the Scripture is a practice of Protestants. The Bible comes with tools such as timelines, color coding, as well as scholarly articles to help readers navigate through the Scripture and have a clearer […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Kirk Cameron tackles ‘universal’ concern among parents about smartphones October 16, 2018
Kirk Cameron’s latest project wasn’t birthed in the mind of a Hollywood filmmaker. It began when he and his wife bought their six children smartphones, believing that the devices would help with schoolwork. Instead, his children were spending an excessive amount of time on the devices. Cameron then saw a story in the news about […]
Michael Foust
‘Indivisible’ movie tops October’s family-friendly entertainment spotlight October 16, 2018
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Darren Turner is a husband, father and seminary graduate who feels called by God to be a military chaplain. His wife, Heather, senses a calling to military life, too, and so they settle at Fort […]
Michael Foust
But For the Grace of God October 16, 2018
The desire to engage in worthwhile dialogue is sometimes more nutritious than a meal. The post But For the Grace of God appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Del Duduit
REVIEW: ‘Gosnell’ isn’t gruesome, but it IS appalling and eye-opening October 12, 2018
Abortion is one of those hot-button issues that few Americans want to discuss publicly. It’s the subject you don’t raise at the Thanksgiving dinner table nor at the workplace breakroom. It’s the topic that is best kept behind walls, discussed only between intimate friends and family members. And, whatever you do, please don’t show us […]
Michael Foust
Pumpkin Dump Cake and Homemade Whipped Cream October 12, 2018
Autumn has finally has arrived! It’s my favorite time of the year. If you’re like me, you long for your house to spell of sugar and spice and everything nice. Here’s an easy-peasy October recipe I’ve made for years that will do the trick and provide a sweet treat for your family to eat. Okay, that was […]
Beckie Lindsey
UK Comms Regulator Finds Religious People Under-represented in the TV Industry October 12, 2018
In a report “Diversity and equal opportunities in television 2018. Monitoring report on the UK-based broadcasting industry.” by UK communications regulator Ofcom, religious people are significantly under-represented in the country’s TV industry. The report, published last September 27, involved the main five broadcasters in the UK – BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, and Viacom – […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Poll Finds One-third of UK Christians have “Never Prayed for a Miracle” October 11, 2018
In a survey by research company ComRes and commissioned by BBC Local Radio, it was found that 37% of people who identify themselves as Christian have never asked or prayed for a miracle. It likewise revealed that 62% believed that miracles are possible, 43% said they have prayed for one miraculous act at least once, […]
Joyce Dimaculangan