Giving of our tithes and offerings will open us up to the promises of God.

What are the reasons people don't become more involved in church?

Our lives read like books to culture around us. What are we communicating? What are we rated? Does my life represent Christ to its fullest?

The journey for any church towards cultural relevance is laden with pitfalls.

When Jesus told some disciples that he would make them fishers of men, he was alluding to the skills used in catching fish as comparable to reaching people.

When the communication stopped at the tower of Babel, so did the work. Within our churches, if we fail to communicate across generational lines, our work will stop as well (or never even begin).

God's plan is dynamic and able to shape our culture today, but can be missed if we fail to participate or try to limit God based on yesterday's methods.

Essential steps to following Christ's example on our journey of faith.

Our motivation will become our reputation.

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are essential to the work of the local church in accomplishing its mission.