The Planning Pyramid
Planning the Church Calendar? Try a Triangle. When I consult with churches and pastors, one of the primary areas we […]
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From the General Manager’s Desk
From the General Manager’s Desk is a collection of articles and content drawn from Dr. Pat Polis, with much of this content featured in talk format on his weekly show, “The Church Mechanic”.
A Vision for America
It’s all about perspective. Two men were confined to a hospital room due to their illnesses. One man had to
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The Identity of Worship
Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” [Psalm 95:6] I am currently
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Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month As a combat veteran who struggled with PTSD and diagnosed with agent orange-related heart disease,
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Ministry in Action
What is Ministry? The word ministry is a powerful word. It is defined as service to God and to others,
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Breaking the Cycle
Recidivism. It’s not a word that comes up in daily conversation, but it should. Recidivism is the chronic tendency
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Gentiles and Jews, Insiders and Outsiders
Acts 15 is an interesting summary of the AD 50 Jerusalem Council. Gentiles were coming to the saving knowledge of
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The Default Position
When I was a plant manager in the carpet sample industry in Dalton, Georgia many years ago, we had equipment
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A Reminder: The Meaning of the Magi’s Gifts
Christmas is fast approaching and with that the giving and receiving of gifts. Don’t you wish you would have invented
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Israel: A Chosen Nation
Across the nation and around the globe, Christians have stepped out to express their support of Israel during seasons of conflict and controversy. If you’ve ever wondered why, check out this edition of the Pastor’s Corner with Dr. Pat Polis.
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Forgiveness: A Powerful Legacy
“I forgive you.” A Memorial Marked by Faith.. To me, the one point, the one statement that stood out over all the rest was Erika Kirk’s forgiveness. What does it take to offer forgiveness to someone who has committed such a heinous offense? To forgive someone who has maliciously robbed another of their life at such an early age, leaving a young wife and two young children? The subject of forgiveness is the focus of this article.
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Christ and Culture
Christ & Culture We hear the word culture used and abused in today’s climate. Culture, simply defined, is the customs
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