Over the next few posts, I will be sharing the basic outline of a series of lessons on discipleship. These are the lessons were are studying together at Central Church of Christ. Our aim is that we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them … Continue reading Discipleship: Lesson One
Author: Scott McCown
Looking for a Church to Call Home?
(For readers that have followed for a few years, this is a re-post form 2012) If you are looking for a church to call home, I have a list of things to look for in a home congregation. This is a short list of list of five things. These all come from Acts 2:42-27. “And … Continue reading Looking for a Church to Call Home?
Church Growth the Bible Way
The last couple of posts cover church growth and congregational friendliness, today I want us to open the Book of Acts and see how the early Church grew. Let's just call this what it is: Church growth the Bible way. A quick survey of the book of Acts in the Bible and you quickly … Continue reading Church Growth the Bible Way
A Friendly Church
Lawrence and Olivia would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Olivia noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading A Friendly Church
A Welcoming Church Atmosphere
There is plenty of church growth material available in the form of books, online research, lectures, etc. Many of them offer great advice and strategies to bring seekers and the unchurched to your congregation. Some books focus on different programs. Some focus on what one might call gimmicks or marketing campaigns. Others break down research … Continue reading A Welcoming Church Atmosphere
Turning Point III Revisited
Again, as I begin the new work with Central Church of Christ, and as I gain new readers, I find myself wanting to disclose a little bit about me and what drives me to do what I do. This series on turning points is my way of re-introducing myself to you. Today I conclude My … Continue reading Turning Point III Revisited
Turning Point II Revisited
A young college-age student was returning home from dropping her little sister off at school, when she could not avoid hitting a 7 year old pedestrian who darted out in front of her 1970's era Chevrolet Impala. Only when I became an adult did I really begin to understand the emotions that ran through this … Continue reading Turning Point II Revisited
Turning Point Revisited
I have a new groups of readers and recently began a new work. I was thinking that such makes a good excuse to re-introduce myself. To do so I want to share a turning point in my life. A turning point that recently had a 40th Anniversary, I spent a few moments reflecting on that … Continue reading Turning Point Revisited
Find Your Role Model
If you are on Facebook, you are familiar with all the games and quizzes that tell you which 80's song you are, or which movie character you are, or what type of animal you were in a past life, and so on. Here is a little test that will help you determine who you should … Continue reading Find Your Role Model
Lead Me Not Into Temptaion, I Can Find The Way Myself.
Each and everyone of us faces temptations in one or more areas of our lives. I do not know what tempts you to pull away from or hide from God, but there is something, and you know what that something is. So does our enemy the devil! He knows my weaknesses as well as yours, … Continue reading Lead Me Not Into Temptaion, I Can Find The Way Myself.
Driving Thought 