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One Anothers – Part 3

Hopefully, you have been enjoying our little study of the “One Anothers” – our team has certainly been challenged and encouraged by looking at what Scripture says.  We even had the opportunity to put these concepts into action right at our last meeting!  (But more on that later, I don’t

Location = Check!

This past week while Pastor Mike, Mel, and Carinne were at Sovereign Grace’s WorshipGod conference, (which was awesome, as expected) we received a very important letter in the mail. This letter said that we have official approval for the Highlands Bible Church to meet at Cedar Mountain School, in Vernon,

One Anothers – Part 2

Last time we looked at 5 “One Anothers” – Love one another, show honor to one another, live in harmony with one another, judge not one another (improperly), welcome one another. This week, we will look at five more, so let’s jump right in! Instruct One Another.  “I myself am

Prayer and the Church At-Large

It always amazes me when I meet someone that encourages and blesses me in the craziest, most unexpected places.  Last week, 24 of us from @GPBCNJ were in Haiti.  In Haiti, I met a man there from Minnesota.  Minnesota.  I met him in Haiti.  See where I’m going with this?

One Anothers – Part 1

Every once in a while in the Bible you will come across a “one another.” You know, one of those commands that instructs us how to relate to one another. As we grow in community with each other, we look to “one another” each other. (Yes, I’m fully aware of

Location, Location, Location…and God’s Providence

It’s probably, in all likelihood, the most often asked question of a church planter is “Where will the new church be?” It’s an honest question…and a very important one. Location is super important, and so are lots of other logistical questions, but the danger is that we can get lost

The Theology of Hanging Out

With all this talk of intentionality, where is all the fun? Spontaneity? Genuine love among friends? Does there always have to be an agenda? Can’t we ever just hang out?  Does it get lost in the mix? May it never be! Friendship is extremely important. The Apostle Paul expresses a

Jesus, the Church and Transmogrification

It’d be pretty hard to find someone who would disagree that the world is constantly changing, and not necessarily for the better.   “Things aren’t what they used to be, I’ll tell you that!” is a familiar cry among some. So why do we continue to do church the same

Not Only With Words…

Which is more important – words or actions? The old saying “action speaks louder than words” come to mind? How about the gospel itself…I mean you can do all the good deeds in the world, but the gospel is a message…so at some point you will have to speak. So

Evangelism = Church Plant Lifeblood

A church isn’t a building, it is people. People are in relationships with each other.  In order for a church to grow, people need to be in relationships with other people – intentional “evangelistic” relationships.  A great definition of evangelism that Mack Stiles offers in his book — “teaching the gospel