When labels are (mis)applied in the church

Posted on October 29, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

Church leaders should resist the temptation to categorize and apply labels to the people they lead. This labeling is misguided and destructive.

On the importance of fellowship

Lately, I have run into a number of Christians who have dropped out of the habit of regular church attendance. Most of them have done so as a result of COVID-19 and churches being closed for “in-person” worship. It is so easy to do a live-stream service from the recliner with a cup of coffee […]

Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the Gospel

Let us therefore remind ourselves before we go any further that the gospel announces, at the very beginning, that man is absolutely helpless in the matter of his salvation, he can do nothing at all about it.

Amusing ourselves to death

In his book, Amusing ourselves to death, Neil Postman argues that our entertainment culture has undermined our ability to reason and gain understanding. While there is nothing inherently wrong with entertainment or diversion in moderation, in excess, as Postman argues, it can become an unhealthy addiction.

What if we followed Jesus’ example?

In reading through the Gospels, I am reminded that it is possible to take a strong stand against sin while honoring and loving those who participate in it. A paragraph that I read in Learning Evangelism from Jesus captures this thought well: “But Jesus was a different kind of holy man and teacher. We have […]

Truth – the antidote to shame

Christians are to be followers of the Truth. Truth dispels shame and as a result, shame should not be a part of any church culture.

When labels are (mis)applied in the church

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