Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Cochranton

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 …

5 Things People Blame The Church For...But Shouldn't

The church has taken its fair share of criticism. But some of it is undeserved. Here are 5 things people blame the church for...but shouldn't.

Bishop Checchio announces priestly appointments

Bishop James F. Checchio today announced the following priestly appointments. We ask that you please pray for these priests and the people whom they serve.

Pastor, Why Do You Want a Big Church?

Pastor, why do you want a big church? Does that strike you as a strange question? Of course we want big churches because that will mean more people know and love the Lord Jesus Christ.

Should believers invite unbelievers to church?

Yes, believers should most definitely invite unbelievers to church where they can hear the true teaching of the Word of God.

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 Are So Many Single Women are Leaving the Church?

A few years ago, I attended the Women of the World festival in London. Arriving late, I hurried up to a panel called ‘Faith and Feminism,” which featured a panel…

A Practical Way to Structure Your Church’s Missionary Care

When I was six years old, my parents accidentally forgot me at church. Both of them had driven that day, and they simply pulled away thinking I was in the other vehicle. Meanwhile, I sat happily on the church steps, waving goodbye to friends. At first, the autonomy of it all was pretty cool. But when the last car left the parking lot, I began to feel six years old. We lived only two miles away, but less than five minutes alone was…

Missions Conference: “Influencing The Hardened Heart”

Why Do ‘Baptist’ Missions?

Although the church’s global mission forces us to think beyond our tribes, baptism matters deeply in missions.

The Importance of Language in Making Disciples

Hello Disciple-maker, Indulge me for 30 seconds as I lay out the importance of sharing a common language in disciple-making.  I remember being in Bogota, Colombia walking back from the local orphanage  when suddenly we were surrounded by 10-15 military men with guns drawn. They d

From Strangers to Missionaries: A Strategy for Mission

Guest Post by Tim Brister Over the past month, many people have heard about my “Jericho Road Moment.” That story is part of a bigger story this year where I’m praying and pursuing God’s kingdom work in

Supporting the missionary who comes from your church

It occurred to me over the weekend that we write a lot of prayer letters but rarely hear back from churches who support us. It's not easy t...

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?

Missions, Denominations, and Honest Questions

What role do denominations play in the work of the local church and the broader mission of God?