By Robert F. Turner In his book, How Christianity Grows in the City, Alvin Jennings says the first century saints of a city met for worship in small “house churches,” and all such churches of a city were under one group of elders. If this plan is followed he says, “The church, the treasury and elders …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 30
Discipleship: The Modern Movement
By Ron Halbrook Among trends found in conservative denominational or “evangelical” circles during recent years is something called the “discipleship” movement. It is an effort to infuse a spirit of zeal, dedication, and discipline into denominational religion which has grown lax, lazy, and limber. This movement, also called “shepherding,” mixes well-known Bible principles emphasizing personal study, …
Door-Knocking: A Much Maligned Practice
By Webb Harris, Jr. I am in no wise an expert on the field of door-to-door evangelism. No doubt, some who will read this article were knocking doors many years before I was born. However, I feel that I have some invaluable information to impart to any and all who are seeking effective ways to take …
“Mother, May I Wallow?”
By S. Leonard Tyler This is an imaginative story but thought provoking. It was told by C.E. Henry in The Voice of Evangelism (July 23, 1960). So much truth is expressed in such a unique manner, I thought it worth passing on to you. The story follows: One day a little white lamb was taking a …