Temple of Salvation

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→

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.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

How to Have Spirit Meetings!

It’s nice to have a special place that is all your own; where you may check in for rest and rejuvenation, undertake Spirit Meetings with your guides and angels and fill your cup with the wonders of your Higher Self. In order to have the special meetings you have to take time each day in quiet and stillness to connect

How is your relationship with the Holy Spirit?

The feast of Pentecost gives us a unique opportunity to reflect on our own relationship with the Holy Spirit. Of the three persons of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit is often the least understood…

What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control: these are the fruit of the Spirit. But what does that really mean?

Start a School of the Spirit in your community

Discover a revolutionary new way to get Spirit-life training for yourself and those around you!

How can a church learn to cooperate with the Holy Spirit?

Learn our seven dynamics we use to cooperate with the Holy Spirit, summarized from the Book "Growing the Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit"

What does “poor in spirit” mean?

Defining poverty is, sadly, relatively easy. We can think of poverty in terms of lacking a certain amount of either money or possessions, or as a pronounced deprivation in well-being, or as failing…

Can the Fruit of the Spirit Change the World?

We love to recite them (especially to others, in a sing-songy voice).

Why are we afraid of the Holy Spirit?

Things That Make the Holy Spirit Sad

What grieves the Holy Spirit? Pastor Greg shares how believers are to grow in spiritual maturity from young babes, not resisting the Spirit but responding to Him. We are encouraged to live as Christians and to be imitators of God for all eyes that are watching.

Want to be inspired? Listen for the Holy Spirit.

We remember the important role of the Spirit in guiding and sustaining faith after Jesus’ resurrection.

50 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Read through this list and ask the Holy Spirit to work in your heart in each of these ways.

How Do You Know If You Are Walking by the Spirit?

When are we walking by the Spirit, and when are we not? Christians can think that we're living by the Spirit when we're not even close to doing so.

Who Is the Holy Spirit?

When describing God, the language of the Bible is not merely truthful but careful.