Marshall Charles P Rev

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 …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

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.

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.

The evangelical church has become leaner and arguably meaner

Evangelical churches have lost many moderate members and have become more virulent without losing their power.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

Secondary school places: Find an undersubscribed, outstanding school near you

Finding a good secondary school place for your child can be a stressful experience, with parents often having to perform a balancing act between a school's performance and the probability of their child getting a place.

Break The Silence: Scores of secondary schools want more help to deal with student suicide

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

This is What Young Church Leaders Want to Spend Time (and Money) Doing

Success stories and an entrepreneurial spirit among young pastors are fueling the hottest movement in evangelicalism---church planting.

An easy tool for secondary school athletic trainers to assess traumatic brain injury

Most of the time in high schools and colleges, athletic trainers are the first to diagnose and provide care to a young athlete when he or she suffers injury. Traumatic brain injury or concussion ...

What C.S. Lewis’ Marriage Can Tell Us About the Gay Marriage Controversy

Why “welcome and wanted” is a biblical response to gay and lesbian couples in evangelical churches.

What Happened When I Got All of My Dating Advice From My Evangelical Church

I thought God was intervening to save my love life.

18 Things About British Secondary Schools That Still Make Zero Sense To Me

‘My 16-year-old daughter is finding it hard to make friends in secondary school’

Ask the Expert: Being quieter can have drawbacks, especially when you are trying to make friends as a teenager in school, and can lead to social anxiety and stress

What Is There to Learn From a School Readiness Round-Up?

It won’t be long and your child will be moving up our School Readiness Pathway and heading to a new classroom. We want to ensure this transition is a win-win for your child and for you. Transitions can be stressful, so the sooner we begin thinking about the