by Jim Baumgaertel | Jun 6, 2018 | Churchianity
Father-Son Dynasty? Throughout history the people of God have been called to fellowship together in sincerity toward the Lord and toward each other. There have always been pressures to turn these love relationships into institutions of men. One example is the pattern...
by Jim Baumgaertel | Jan 7, 2017 | Churchianity
Questions… (These are general questions and not meant to be taken personally by any specific organizations or individuals.) 1. Should the life of a congregation of Christians revolve around the personality of a man? 2. Should human leaders try to be the Holy...
by Jim Baumgaertel | Jan 7, 2017 | Churchianity
Stealing the children instead of discipling the fathers. Consider these words from our friend Lynn whose family is dealing with the complexities of churchianity. “I want my son to see, to know, and to recognize the fact that young people like himself are being...
by Jim Baumgaertel | Oct 29, 2016 | Churchianity
A cult leader seeks to isolate his followers from outsiders. In the name of pastoring or shepherding or protecting the flock, he seeks to ensure that his followers will only hear the cult leader’s propaganda. The Cult Leader The cult leader tries to control the...
by Jim Baumgaertel | Jun 17, 2016 | Churchianity
Many people have been blessed and edified by the teaching and fellowship in Calvary Chapel church organizations. Many people have testified to being saved at Calvary Chapel music concerts. I rejoice when Christ is preached. Even though there is a lot of good that...
by Jim Baumgaertel | Oct 24, 2015 | Churchianity
2005 updated 9/10/2018 Many people have been blessed and edified by the teaching and fellowship in Calvary Chapel church organizations. Many people have testified to being saved at Calvary Chapel music concerts. I rejoice when Christ is preached. Even though there is...