Welker's Crossroads Evangelical Methodist 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 …

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

Did Jesus Talk about Homosexuality?

One is no longer surprised to read in discussions about same-sex relations — in church or in society at large — that Jesus did not bring the matter to the surface. In fact, some have said he never said a word about it. Some, of course, draw a conclusion from this: Therefore, it was not …

7 Things a Funeral Director Wants You to Know

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.

What does "evangelical" mean to you?

A few years ago, someone told me that when he talked about me to a few of his friends (whom I had not yet met) one of them immediately expressed her dislike for me. As it turned out, he had told them that I worked for an evangelical church. That description alone was enough of a reason for this woman to form opinions about who I was and decide at that time that I was never going to be her friendNow you…

Why the United Church of Christ?

The United Church of Christ general minister and president is releasing a survey to the wider church, looking for input from every member of the denomination about a proposed UCC Mission Statement.

10 Ways Your Church Can Embrace Technology

Today's technology has the power to bring people together in ways like never before. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, or just a member of the congregation, here are 10 ideas to help make your church more tech-savvy and connect with even more people!

Where in the world are United Methodists? Part 1

The people of The United Methodist Church are putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Is God Visible In Your Church?

3 Things to Do When Church is a Burden

With the added commitments that church life brings, many active, committed Christians are drowning. What can we do?

Stretching the Evangelical Tent Right and Not Left

Stretching the Evangelical Tent Right and Not Left I’ve long advocated a “big tent” view of “evangelical Christianity”—here and in my published writings. My tendency has long been to accept as authentically evangelical any Christian who claims to be evangelical and who fits the basic profile generally accepted by evangelical historians of the movement: George …

Don’t Like How Your Church Is Changing? This Is For You

My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.

Five reasons people leave the church

I’ve talked to, listened to, and read interviews, blogs, and books by dozens of folks who’ve left the Christian faith.

Called Out: A SWOT Analysis of the Church

Bring the beauty and truth of the Bible into everyday life. With the YouVersion Bible App, you can read, watch, listen, and share on your smartphone or tablet, and online at Bible.com.

The Church That Sends

Watch as Pastor Matt preaches from Acts 13 at South Woods. You can find out more about South Woods at www.southwoodsbc.org