There may well be as many facets to this subject as there are possible chords on an 88-key baby grand piano. Since I’m the one with the blank computer screen and fingers poised over the keyboard, what you are reading is one Christian’s opinion about music. Take it for what it’s worth. If your pastor [...]
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). God was on to something very important in our lives [...]
This young Apostolic artist from Louisiana has started off her career with a bang. The album is tastefully produced and recorded, capturing her uniquely smooth vocals. You’ll love songs like “I Feel Change,” and “Beautiful! Beautiful!” Support Apostolic music and purchase this CD on digstation.com. You can also preview songs and read her blog here.
Bluetree is the band behind the song “God of This City,” which was made famous in the USA by Chris Tomlin. This band hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and proves that music can travel anywhere and reach people. After the song made an extremely popular push in churches around the world, they have released a [...]
InsideOut: As pastor of the Pentecostals of Alexandria, you get to see into hundreds of students’ lives. What is one thing that you admire about this generation?
Anthony Mangun: I admire this generation’s high-tech skills and their development of unique ways to communicate the gospel in a high-tech society.
I’ll admit to being on that certain social networking site called Facebook. And I’ll even go further to admit that I joined a recent craze on Facebook—the “twenty-five things” craze. It was as simple as it sounds; all it required was posting twenty-five things about yourself. The craze spread like wildfire and soon so many [...]
IO: What do you do for outreach?
BS: In our schools, many students are very involved in organizations like FCA. I have been able to speak and lead worship at FCA meetings and “See You at the Pole” through these connections our students have made. Many students also teach Bible studies during lunch and hold prayer meetings before school begins. Also, we have students that have a worship service every Friday morning at their school. The greatest thing that has happened at Revolution is a “come see” culture where students consistently bring seeking friends to youth service. We teach the students at Revolution that outreach is a lifestyle and not just an event!
We are not here to rack up numbers that will look good on a stat sheet, and the way our plan of developing young people to reflect the image of God on an individual level is structured, we will not let one young person slip away without a well organized attempt on our part to disciple them to become more like Christ. This is our burden and passion.
Our attitude when presenting truth must be right. I don’t believe we accomplish anything by acting arrogant, or being angry, or, God forbid, being mean. The academic environment dictates an academic response. With a smile on our faces, we can present the truths of Scripture in a loving, matter-of-fact manner.
Not all of the calls of God are preaching behind a pulpit, but He will call, use, and choose them. When it’s all said and done, and we come to the end of life’s journey, the things that we have really done for Jesus Christ and the kingdom is what is going to be more meaningful to us than any other thing.
