In this age where consumerism has infiltrated the church, pastors have become little more than shopkeepers trying to win customers. Can we change this?
As the AG ponders solutions to a seeming trend of decline of younger ministers, three credential holders post their alternating views on why they are where they are with the AG.
During this incredibly contested debate when our country struggles with deep economic crisis and conflict abroad, how should a Christian vote? What values should guide our decision?
by George Wood
So this Michael Durbin kid walked 500 miles to raise money for Speed the Light. What impresses me is his attitude: "You've got to find what your 'I will is.'" May his tribe increase! Read More
by George Wood
AGTV provides this spotlight on Military Chaplaincy: Read More
by George Wood
Resolution 15 INTEGRITY IN EDUCATIONAL ATTRIBUTION WHEREAS, At the 2007 General Council, the Integrity in Educational Credentials Resolution 9 was adopted; and WHEREAS, That resolution entered the following statement as contained in Bylaws Article IX, B, Section 13. Accountability in Educational Attribution, page 125, which reads: Section 13. Accountability in Educational Attribution a. Attribution. In order to maintain our testimony of quality and integrity in educational credentials before the Church and the world, and to minimize the possibility of our ministers and churches being victimized by, ... Read More
by George Wood
Resolution 14 AMENDING BYLAWS AT GENERAL COUNCIL WHEREAS, Many have expressed a desire for the biennial General Councils to be less centered on business and legislative matters, and more focused on inspiration, motivation, information, training, and spiritual direction; and WHEREAS, The present structure of the General Council normally requires 3 full days to be set aside for business, thereby precluding a sustained focus on anything else; and WHEREAS, A greater priority for the forward thrust of the Assemblies of God is enhanced by reducing time given ... Read More
by George Wood
Resolution 13 DISAFFILIATION PERCENTAGE WHEREAS, The present General Council Bylaws do not specify a percentage of a vote when an Assemblies of God church votes to leave The General Council of the Assemblies of God; and WHEREAS, The General Council Bylaws Article VI, Section 4, d. Preservation of Affiliation, page 109, presently states the following in the last sentence: Final disposition of the matter may then proceed in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the local church; and WHEREAS, Many local church constitution and bylaws ... Read More
by George Wood
In this video from AGTV, Richard Hammar reviews the legal rights of ministers to perform same-sex marriages. If you don't have a copy of his 2009 Church & Clergy Tax Guide, make sure to get it by using the link below. Read More
by George Wood
Mark 4: 21-23 reads, He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. (NIV) Is there something in your past that is hidden? You pray that it will never be disclosed? Suppose that what you did ... Read More
by George Wood
Resolution 12 ORGANIZATIONAL ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, Despite the best efforts of pastors, leaders, and members in a local General Council church to follow principles of conflict resolution such as those found in Matthew 18:15-17, irreconcilable differences sometimes continue to disrupt the necessary harmony and health of the assembly; and WHEREAS, The history of many General Council churches includes hurt and confusion in the wake of unhealthy actions by parishioners, board members, and/or ministers which can result in the departure from the local church and from the ... Read More
by George Wood
If you missed yesterday's live broadcast of the interview between Doug Clay and George O. Wood, here's the video, courtesy of AGTV. Read More
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