Sonlight Christian Fellowship

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 the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updates temple recommend interview questions

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced during the afternoon session of the 189th General Conference Sunday…

Keeping It Real Christian Fellowship: A new name saving souls

“A message that you can understand and people that you can relate to,” is how members describe Keeping It Real Christian Fellowship at 953 North 10th Street, formerly known as,

Relationships are Integral to the Mission of God's People

Relationships are integral to the mission of God's people. That's what it means to be made in the image of God - we are relational because God is relational.

3 Options When the Church No Longer Reflects the Community

I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered, but never really answered. It’s a question, which seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a question many churches need to considerThe reality is some churches have had their community leave them. The community changed and they no longer look like their community demographicallyTo avoid…

Being Church when we can't be in church

St. Peter's may be closed, but it doesn't mean that worship isn't continuing...

Don’t Like How Your Church Is Changing? This Is For You

My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.

How to Make Good Christian Friends

When we spend time with others who are pursuing the Lord, their passion, love, and example encourage us in our own journeys. The opposite is true, when we spend most of our time with people who are not pursuing righteous living, then we can begin ...

Research: Unchurched Will Talk About Faith, Not Interested in Going to Church

Americans who don’t go to church are happy to talk about religion and often think about the meaning of life. They’re open to taking part in community service events hosted at a church or going to a…

Should We Make Church Less WEIRD?

How do you make a church service friendly for an outsider without compromising the truth of Scripture?

When You No Longer Want To Be A Christian

Our Christian Hypocrisy: The Key to Fighting It

On many a recent lunch break, I’ve opened the newspaper to an opinion piece or letter criticizing hypocritical Christians. Logging into my social media accounts, I often see a similar theme …