09 Dec
We regret to inform you that Pacesetters Bible School, Inc. will be closing at the end of the year. Well, we don’t regret it very much, actually, because all of the ministries that were once combined under Pacesetters will be continuing and, we trust, growing stronger.
For the John Webb Winter Golf Tournament, see their [...]
Posted in Administrative by: Henry Neufeld
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18 Sep
Ask yourself this question: Why is it that so many western Christians find the greatest challenges to their faith are experiences that do not even qualify as persecution or serious suffering? Why will the loss of a a job or the moral failure of a pastor lead to the end of faith? Why do interpersonal [...]
Posted in Christian News and Commentary by: Henry Neufeld
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17 Sep
There’s a good post at Through a Glass Darkly. While there is some value in the concept, it is regularly misused in Christian contexts.
Posted in Christian News and Commentary by: Henry Neufeld
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10 Sep
I am beginning a new series on Running Toward the Goal titled Encouraging Your Congregation to Study the Bible. The first part is today, and there will be six more for a total of seven.
Consider following this series and commenting. Do you have any additional ideas as to how church members can be [...]
Posted in Bible Study by: Henry Neufeld
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09 Sep
Scot McKnight has an article that is actually the ninth in a series, and I think it provides some things to think about. (Use the education category to find earlier posts.) These ideas would also provide some help in evaluating Sunday School and adult education teachers.
I am often impressed with the incredible amount [...]
Posted in Religious Education by: Henry Neufeld
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08 Aug
The American Association Baseball web site has a story on the John Webb Winter Golf Tournament.
Note that the John Webb Winter Golf Tournament has operated as a ministry of Pacesetters Bible School since 2002, both raising money and being a witness for Jesus to children and hospital staff, but also in providing a training opportunity [...]
Posted in John Webb Winter Golf Tournament by: Henry Neufeld
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06 Aug
Liturgy, as any well done Christian service should show, is the sharing of the Christian story over again: the water (Creation/Baptism), the communion elements (the Death of Christ), the presence of the Word (the Bible), and the celebration of new life (the Resurrection and Reign of Christ). To this end, our faith should be [...]
Posted in Worship by: Henry Neufeld
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05 Aug
Paul was perfectly chosen to bring our hearts and minds to the most significant phrase in scripture. You were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. He did not launch out and say our calling was our work for God but our fellowship with God. A man’s work was to [...]
Posted in General by: Henry Neufeld
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03 Aug
This will preach, and in fact, it does. Of course, as the narrator tells you, don’t try this at home. It would be dangerous!
(HT: parables of a prodigal world.)
Posted in Evangelism, Videos by: Henry Neufeld
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31 Jul
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Or perhaps church can get too exciting! (HT: hit the back button to move forward.)
Posted in Christian News and Commentary, Preaching, Videos, Worship by: Henry Neufeld
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