Baltimore Tabernacle of Prayer

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…

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would beBut, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

Sometimes the Tabernacle Is Hidden

Impressively beautiful tabernacle that is affordable!

6 layers of modified conversion clear finish are used in the wood finishing process. The interior is 24 karat gold plated over solid brass.The sides and the back have beautifully inlaid motifs such as the angels and the Crusaders cross.

The Tabernacle: Questioning How We “Love Our Neighbor”

The Methodist Federation for Social Action (an unofficial special interest caucus) has been stressing the theme “Love Your Neighbor.” Loving our neighbors is easy when they are like us,…

Don't Give Up on Prayer

"And through prayer, God wants to do things both in you and through you that are beyond your wildest imaginations and will leave you wonderstruck."

A Writer’s Prayer of Thanks |

A Writer’s Prayer of Thanks Lord, Jesus, Logos, Living Word, thank you for the joy and privilege of being a writer. Thank you, a million times, thank you that I get to spend my days amid words and sentences and paragraphs that (mostly) cooperate and do my bidding. Thank you …

The Prayer Journal That Helped Us Rethink Holiness

New to Jewish Prayer? Nine Tips for Beginners

Perhaps you’ve been to Shabbat services, and found them mystifying, or you've been invited to a bar mitzvah service and have no idea what to do. Here are some ways to get something out of the experience as a beginner.

The Posture of Prayer: A Look at How Muslims Pray

We take a look at how, where, and why Muslims pray in this installment of our Posture of Prayer series.

This Is Welder's Prayer

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My Prayer Isn't Being Answered Part 2

My Prayer Isn't Being Answered Part 2 - Mark Martin