The Purpose and DNA of the Church. Posted by Kevin E. Jesmer 10-16-17

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The Purpose and DNA of the Church. Posted by Kevin E. Jesmer 10-16-17

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, October 16th, 2017 | No Comments

The Purpose and DNA of the Church Posted by Kevin E. Jesmer 10-16-17 My wife was going through some old papers and found some information about new membership at Kishwaukee Bible Church (KBC), which we now attend. This was from 2012. I felt it was worth sharing as a reminder of what the core essence […]

Loving the Church-Henri Nouwen from the 10-24-16 devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, October 24th, 2016 | No Comments

Loving the Church Loving the Church often seems close to impossible. Still, we must keep reminding ourselves that all people in the Church – whether powerful or powerless, conservative or progressive, tolerant or fanatic – belong to that long line of witnesses moving through this valley of tears, singing songs of praise and thanksgiving, listening […]

Doing Discipleship and Developing Leaders. Stew @ The Verge Network 6-28-16

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 | No Comments

Doing Discipleship and Developing Leaders Stew @ The Verge Network 6-28-16 God’s hope for the world is the local church. The local church is His Plan A, and there is no Plan B. God’s agents of implementation are the people of the local church. New believers, volunteers, lay leaders, church staff members, and pastors are […]

SAYING GOODBYE TO SUNDAY-MORNING-ONLY CHRISTIANITY. Jeff Vanderstelt 4-12-16

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 | No Comments

SAYING GOODBYE TO SUNDAY-MORNING-ONLY CHRISTIANITY. Jeff Vanderstelt 4-12-16 Link to original article For far too many Christians, the idea of being part of a church simply means attending a Sunday morning service, maybe a small group, or a sprinkling of special events each year. Is that what God had in mind for his bride, the […]

The Difference Between Closed and Open System Churches.

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, March 28th, 2016 | No Comments

The Difference Between Closed and Open System Churches. By Kevin E. Jesmer 3-26-16 “When you get to heaven you will not complain of the way by which the Lord brought you.” John Newton. Romans 8:28, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according […]

Why these Americans are ‘done’ with church, but not with God. By Harry Bruinius. 12-19-2015.

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, December 21st, 2015 | No Comments

Why these Americans are ‘done’ with church, but not with God. Link to original article (A short aside by Kevin E. Jesmer 12-20-15. This is not part of the article.) I am not advocating not going to church. I am totally for church participation. But we need to know what millions of people are thinking […]

The Most Disturbing Trend Happening in Your Church in 2015. John UpChurch 1-13-15

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 | No Comments

The Most Disturbing Trend Happening in Your Church in 2015. John UpChurch 1-13-15 Link to original article The drive to church takes about an hour. That means we hustle. While my praise-team-singing wife readies herself in the cramped bathroom, I do my best to whirl around the house and keep our girls on track. The […]

A Threat To Any Church

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 | No Comments

A Threat To Any Church The following is an excerpt from a book called, “Surprised By The Power Of The Spirit.” by Jack Deere. It resounded in my heart and I just had to share it. “There is another way that traditions can work against us. A friend of mine, Dr Ralph Neighbor Jr., wrote […]

Home Pastors Articles for Pastors. The #1 Reason for Decline in Church Attendance by Thom Rainer. 8-19-13

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, October 18th, 2014 | No Comments

Home Pastors Articles for Pastors. The #1 Reason for Decline in Church Attendance by Thom Rainer. 8-19-13 Link to original article The #1 Reason for Decline in Church Attendance Attendance can decline dramatically if some members just slightly change their attendance pattern. Few people will argue that church attendance in many churches in America is […]

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