Prince of Peace Church

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 …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

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…

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church

Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.

Why Are So Many Christians Unhappy?

The only way to have joy is to say a full “Yes” to God. Which means saying “No” to the world.

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…

7 Reasons Some Churches Don't Grow

I’ve had the privilege of preaching at churches from coast to coast over the last 25 years of ministry. In the process I’ve talked to countless pastors, ch

Why Churches Move from Growth to Maintenance

Maintenance mode can take over in any church regardless of its age or its size. Today, we discuss how to combat it and how to stay focused on the mission.

Seven Potentially Deadly Church Sicknesses

As I have categorized problems and challenges church leaders share, I have seen seven distinct categories of hindrances. Since I am primarily concerned about church health, I call these hindrances “church sicknesses.”

How do you measure peace?

By Eduardo da Costa, Rotary Peace Fellow and Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace The question of how to measure development and human well-being has attracted the attention …

13 Countries You Didn't Know Peace Corps Volunteers Have Served

As of January 2015, Peace Corps Volunteers serve in more than 65 countries around the world. But did you know that Volunteers have also served in Hungary? What about the Republic of Korea or even the Marshall Islands? Here are 13 countries that you might not have known Peace Corps Volunteers have served.

Do You Have What It Takes To Be In The Peace Corps?

Are you an older adult looking for adventure? The Peace Corps is encouraging U.S. adult citizens to volunteer their service abroad.

3 tools for building peace in your community

By Summer Lewis, Rotary-IEP Partnership Coordinator When you think about peace, do you think about how peace is lived and practiced? Are you seeing images of violence and thinking peace is the “opp…

Million-Dollar Success Series: Finding Inner-Peace