Resources by Topic: Church

In this audio clip Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why don't more Bible schools teach a theology of money?"

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn addresses the role of organizations and the role of the church.

Randy Alcorn asnwers the question, "How would you encourage pastors in the face of materialism and consumerism?"

It is God’s will that you be active in life-long ministry, in your church. You are called to edify, build up and encourage a local body of believers by utilizing your own unique giftings by the power of the Spirit. How are you to be equipped for this ministry? Through the ministry of the local church itself.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "What do you see as the greatest need of the church today?" at a Cannon Beach Conference Center Retreat. (Includes brief comments on Brian McLaren’s books, Paul Young’s The Shack, and the need to be true to God's Word)

The story behind "Great is Thy Faithfulness" should encourage every Christian who thinks of their life as ordinary. There’s no tragic story (think “It Is Well” by Horatio Spafford) associated with this hymn. It’s just the fruit of a faithful man with a simple faith in a faithful God.

In the church growth heyday, scholars and pastors were wrestling with how to reach out without dumbing down. Today I would argue that we reach out precisely by not dumbing down. 

I tire of the incessant church-bashing and endless tales of people disillusioned with their churches. Yes, Christians can be jerks, and we’ve all had rough times in churches, largely because they consist of people too much like us: sinner-jerks in need of grace and truth and growth.

In this six minute clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why should the local church be important to us?" at a Cannon Beach Conference Center Retreat.

In this nine minute clip, Randy Alcorn addresses those who have given up on or want to give up the church.

What does it mean to be a Protestant? These are five of the major teachings of the reformers by which they distinguished their beliefs from those of the Roman Catholic church of their day.

While we do not regard ourselves a charismatic church, we do not wish to be known as “anti-charismatic.” What we do insist upon is a spirit of love and unity, the total sufficiency of Christ, and the final authority of the Scriptures.

Scripture gives us an often-neglected guideline regarding prophetic utterance that is clear and can and should be implemented in churches.

Question from a reader: I’ve heard negative things about Rick Warren and Saddleback Church, as well as Willow Creek Church and other seeker churches. What’s your opinion on this issue? Answer from Randy Alcorn: Attacking fellow Bible-believing Christians is becoming commonplace. Spreading inaccurate information is epidemic.