Gospel Tabernacle

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 …

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

Did Jesus Ever Speak About Homosexuality?

Jesus didn't speak about homosexuality? You might be surprised to find out how much Jesus actually did speak about homosexuality.

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…

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.

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

Sometimes the Tabernacle Is Hidden

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,…

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.

Senses Evoking the Sacred

The Tabernacle has been constructed, ready for worship to fill it. There is drama in the reading. Everywhere you look, all that you hear, feel, taste, touch and smell, evokes a sense of the sacred,…

One of My Most Powerful Messages is Now Available

As most of you know, I ended my podcast last year. But all 125 episodes are still available. However, last month we added a CODA episode — The Tabernacle of David. Some have said it was the most powerful message they’ve ever heard. I hope you are touched by it. At one point, I got …

Prayer Requests: It Begins with Community Checking

Community checking is when Scripture is read to see if the newly translated verses sound natural and if the truth of Scripture is heard and clearly understood.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

At BRNT Designs, Four University of Alberta Students Aim to Build a Better Bong

For many people, college is where they first encountered and learned to properly handle a bong. But for a quartet of UAlberta students, college is where they hatched their plan to Build a Better Bong

Please stop calling us Mormons, says leader of church

Russell M Nelson says the faith should only be referred to by its full, 11-syllable name