Happy Bible 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 …

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Women Who Go To Church Live Longer, Harvard Study Finds

What You Can Learn From Bible Study at Friendship Baptist Church

How many times do we hear instructions? Think about it; everywhere we turn in our world, we are told to drive a certain way, eat at a certain place, etc… With so many

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

10 Reflections of a Healthy Church Member

Good Afternoon Church, What a great weekend it was celebrating with many of you God’s underserved grace lavished upon our lives in Christ. We have so much to be thankful for at BBC that God’s prais…

Church Decline: What if Your Church Disappeared?

The community grows, but your church declines. Does anybody know what you offer? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?

Four Reasons to Bring Your Bible to Church

Touching and handling a Bible anchors us physically to God’s gracious gift of the Bible itself.

Attending Church Led Me to Read the Bible

Making Scripture reading a regular part of your day will increase your faith in Jesus Christ, and, as a result, increase your joy attending church.

Is Church Giving in Jeopardy?

The tax reform plan preserves the deduction for church giving, but some worry that since fewer folks will itemize their taxes, giving will be in jeopardy.

Four Reasons I Love the Church Unapologetically

The Bible isn’t shy about showing the warts of its heroes. But the church receives praise that's second only to Jesus himself.

Biblical Thinking About Money

Your Church Needs To Get The Basics Right

Your church might not have the budget or the staff to do the extras, but that’s okay. You can do what matters.

Many Singles Avoid Small Churches, But Maybe They Shouldn’t

While many reject smaller churches due to a lack of programming or community, perhaps a small church is exactly what you need.

5 Things People Blame The Church For...But Shouldn't

The church has taken its fair share of criticism. But some of it is undeserved. Here are 5 things people blame the church for...but shouldn't.

How to Create a Reading Culture in Your Church

On a recent trip to Scotland, I held an Ask Me Anything event at FM Bookstore and Cafe in Edinburgh. One of the questions I was asked was “how to you create a reading culture in your church?” Here is my answer. Transcript How do you create a culture of reading in your church? Yes, so, how do you create a culture of reading and learning in a local church? Speaking from the experience in our church, that’s probably all …