by John Avant | May 13, 2020 | Church Leadership, God's Kingdom First, Six Responses to God
“Let us be concerned about one another … not staying away from our worship meetings, as some habitually do” (Hebrews 10:24-25 HCSB). This seems pretty clear, doesn’t it? There are good reasons to miss corporate worship. But we are not to miss it...
by John Avant | Apr 20, 2020 | Presidents Column, Say Yes to God
On this day in history, Thomas, disciple of Jesus, saw the risen Savior. He was “Doubting Thomas” before that day, but never again after. It is interesting that this event happened in a time of fearful self-quarantine for the followers of Jesus. Since Jesus was...
by John Avant | Apr 14, 2020 | Church Leadership, Say Yes to God
What is happening to churches in the midst of the Covid-19 Crisis? Join Thom Rainer and John Avant as they talk about what God is doing in churches across America.
by John Avant | Apr 9, 2020 | Presidents Column
Easter, A.D. 260. I sit at my favorite place along the rocky shoreline of the Mediterranean Sea and watch the Easter sun rise over the city of Carthage. I’m a regular visitor here. I like this spot so much, not only because of the view but because of the privacy. It’s...