Are We at War with Muslims?, by Alan Schlemon
Written on July 31, 2018 at 10:47 pm, by SEOteric
When the topic of violent jihad comes up, the first thing I hear most Muslims say is that they don’t practice violence, nor do most Muslims they know. Islam is… Read More
40 Years of Broken Chains
Written on July 31, 2018 at 4:15 pm, by SEOteric
By Jim McCartney – Boston, MA, USA / 16 Jul, 2018 40 years ago today, I made a decision that dramatically changed the trajectory of my life. An only child of… Read More
Live Webinar with Bill Hull: The Disciple Making Pastor
Written on July 31, 2018 at 9:19 am, by SEOteric
Bill Hull’s book, The Disciple Making Pastor, has sold over 150,000 copies. That is a really big seller in the Christian leadership space…I think I know why. The disciple-making pastor cuts through… Read More
How to Sabotage a Bible Study, by Greg Morse
Written on July 30, 2018 at 11:22 am, by SEOteric
The tragic irony in many group Bible studies is that God’s word sits open on our laps while we discuss our own thoughts and… Continue reading this article here.
Accountability in the Pulpit
Written on July 27, 2018 at 6:53 pm, by SEOteric
The following is a free adaptation of Eric Scalise’s excellent article, “Accountability in the Pulpit: Where are the Truth-Tellers?”, in Christian Counseling Connection, vol 19, issue 4, p.14. (This is… Read More
How Does a Network Differ from a Denomination? (Pt 1 of 2)
Written on July 25, 2018 at 8:48 am, by SEOteric
Hello Renew Newsletter Subscribers, We hope and pray that Renew.org will become the hub for a network of millions of disciples of Jesus. When we say network, we do not mean a… Read More
Grief Myths – Part Two
Written on July 24, 2018 at 9:31 pm, by SEOteric
Don’t Be Fooled Into Believing These Three GRIEF MYTHS – Part Two Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. – Job 42:3… Read More
Live Webinar with Ken Adams: “The Making of a Disciple Making Church”
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:18 pm, by SEOteric
In 1989 Ken Adams was the first pastor of Crossroads Church in Newnan, Georgia, which has the purpose to “Be and Build Disciples of Jesus Christ.” With spiritual growth as… Read More
Summer Newsletter, Tyndale House
Written on July 21, 2018 at 10:58 pm, by SEOteric
Dear Friend, Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year for us at Tyndale House. This year’s busy season began in May with the arrival of scientists… Read More
Want to Share the Gospel Effectively? Always Ask About the Tattoo, by John Teter
Written on July 20, 2018 at 1:32 pm, by SEOteric
The simplest questions can open the door to amazing conversations. I asked Mike about his tattoo partly out of curiosity but primarily from an instinct of self-preservation. He was helping his… Read More
Q&A 1532 – David’s (amazing) respect for Saul
Written on July 20, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Do you think it is plausible that David is basing his conviction in 1 Samuel 24:6, not to kill Saul, on Psalm 105:15? — Reto Zingg (For those who have… Read More
The New Testament – Historically Speaking, by Brian Felushko
Written on July 17, 2018 at 3:10 pm, by SEOteric
Understanding the New Testament Historically Do you ever struggle with any of the content in the New Testament (NT) books? Do you ever wonder how their messages, now 2000 years… Read More
Busting Grief Myths, by Dr. Timothy Sumerlin
Written on July 16, 2018 at 4:14 pm, by SEOteric
Don’t Be Fooled Into Believing These Four GRIEF MYTHS Then Job replied: “How long will you torment me and crush me with words?—Job 19:1-2 Say nothing. Our friends may feel like… Read More
Learn More at this Year’s Pre-Forum Gatherings, Bobby Harrington
Written on July 16, 2018 at 3:39 pm, by SEOteric
We are a little over three months out from the National Disciple Making Forum on October 25-26th and last week many of you purchased tickets. Last year we had over… Read More
Top 10 Free Disciple Making Resources in 2018
Written on July 15, 2018 at 9:38 pm, by SEOteric
Dear Renew Leaders, I want to give you a sneak peak at a resource that will soon come out by Discipleship.org. Because I have the privilege of leading both organizations,… Read More
Recommended: Preaching Sticky Sermons
Written on July 13, 2018 at 4:26 pm, by SEOteric
Preaching Sticky Sermons, by Brandon Kelley and Joe Hoagland (Rainer Publishing, 2016), is an excellent book. The authors are graduates of Cincinnati Christian University (an institution affiliated with the Christian… Read More
Mary Magdalene (the movie)
Written on July 13, 2018 at 10:12 am, by SEOteric
A Review (anonymous) of Mary Magdalene (2018) How Mary is portrayed Mary is shown as a fisherman—she is not portrayed as a prostitute (in the end of the movie they explain… Read More
Cool quotes from Socrates, Plato, & Aristotle
Written on July 10, 2018 at 3:59 pm, by SEOteric
The beginning of wisdom is a definition of terms. I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make him think. I am not an Athenian, nor a Greek, but a… Read More
“Filling & Following,” sermon by Douglas Jacoby
Written on July 9, 2018 at 10:28 am, by SEOteric
7-8-2018 Douglas Jacoby “Filling and Following” at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, Georgia, USA
New Research: Churchgoers Stick Around for Theology, Not Music or Preachers
Written on July 8, 2018 at 9:14 am, by SEOteric
Don’t mess with a church’s beliefs or there may be an exodus, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. Continue reading here.
Q&A 1531 – Must Christians fast thrice weekly? And give 100%?
Written on July 6, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
I strongly believe that we Christians should fast thrice a week, not for to be righteous, since (as you point out) this can’t be quantified, but to subordinate flesh to… Read More
Should Patriotism Have a Place in Church?, by John Piper
Written on July 4, 2018 at 9:10 am, by SEOteric
[Today] we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day as it’s known for us in the States. And the day itself raises questions about national loyalty for those of us who are… Read More
Park Farthest Away: 5 Simple Pastoral Habits To Defy Our “Me First” Culture
Written on July 1, 2018 at 10:14 pm, by SEOteric
Leadership is an opportunity to serve. Anyone who doesn’t see it that way is not a leader, just a boss. Karl Vaters Read more
Eugene Cho: Why I Am Stepping Down as Pastor of Quest Church
Written on July 1, 2018 at 10:11 pm, by SEOteric
“I don’t feel burned out, but I am realizing my limitations.” Interview by Kyle Rohane In 2001 Eugene Cho and his wife, Minhee, founded Quest Church, an urban, multicultural, and multigenerational… Read More
OT53-Rahab (CJ Jones)
Written on July 1, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For the O.T. Character Study, Rahab (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
