Six Tips on Performing Weddings for Unchurched, Non-Christian Couples by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

There was a time in my ministry as a pastor when I communicated to inquiring unchurched, non-Christian couples that I wasn’t interested in performing their weddings. I didn’t express it as harshly as it sounds, but that was clearly my attitude. My thinking was, If they can’t bother to come to church, then I can’t bother to cater to their desire to be married in the church, at least my church. … read more

The Law of Putting God First by Pastor Michael Cameneti

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

There are specific laws in the earth that we have to obey in order to live peaceably on this earth. In the same way, there are also laws in the spiritual realm that govern the Kingdom of God, and if these “Kingdom” laws are cooperated with properly, they will be a blessing to you. … read more

Cultivating Spiritual Gifts in Your Church by Rick Renner

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

Why don’t we see more miracles? That’s a question I hear frequently when I travel in the states. As ministers, there are five basic principles we need to understand if we’re going to cultivate spiritual operations in our churches and meetings. … read more

An Analysis of the Tithe (Part One) by James J. Purcell

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

What kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more

An Analysis of the Tithe (Part Two) by James J. Purcell

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

What kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more

Worship Team Guidelines from Victory Family Church by Pastor John Nuzzo

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

We believe that our service as a worship team must be in line with the direction that God has given our pastors for Victory. Big vision coupled with believers working together to fulfill that vision results in changed lives. … read more

The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention by Dr. Timothy Doty

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

About 35,000 people die by suicide each year—an average of 1 person every 15 minutes. Approximately 800,000 people attempt suicide a year, which translates to a rate of one attempt every 39 seconds. For every completed suicide, at least 6 survivors of suicide loss (loved ones, friends and family members) are affected. … read more