First Christian Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

Five Ways to Annoy Campground and RV Park Neighbors

If making friends and being kind isn't important to you, follow our five best tips to annoy campground and RV park neighbors wherever you roam.

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs<br>Given golfers and their propensity to disagree on the merits of even the most revered masterpieces, proclaiming design perfection can be dangerous. However, these ten golf courses in their current form come as close to achieving architectural absoluteness thanks to a melding of strategic complexity, walk-in-the-park beauty, experiential purity and an overall sense of design permanence.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

Caring Well: A New Resource for Churches

Caring Well is wonderful new resource for churches. Discover how caring for those who have experienced abuse is central to the gospel, and learn practical ways to do that in your congregation.

What is the Church?

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.