If you have developed a habit of using church as a nursery, then you might want to consider this. A man who went to church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. His wife decided to do something about it and one Sunday she took a long hatpin with her to poke him … Continue reading It is time to wake up
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At Antioch's next national conference for the church, September 12-14, we will offer a Leadership Track on Friday afternoon, from 12:45 until 5:00pm. Lunch will be provided at 11:45 for those who register. The topics we will discuss that afternoon include: "Leadership," by Jeff Akin; "Fellowship" by Brad Shedd; "Discipleship" by Eric Burd; "Preaching" by Mark … Continue reading Church Leadership
There were some crazy things going on in Ephesus in the first century, as recorded in Acts 19. I would call it at first blush a bad “Jerry Springer Show” episode, assuming there’s ever been a good one. But you’ve got healing hankies being handed out, wanna-be exorcists beaten up by a demon-possessed man and … Continue reading It was crazy good in Ephesus
We really don’t know how Aquila and Priscilla treated each other in little things, this couple living in Corinth when Paul found them. We don’t know whether Aquila served his wife by helping with household chores. Someone said, “The most important four words in a marriage are, ‘I’ll do the dishes.’” We don’t know whether … Continue reading Five marks of a strong marriage
When Paul entered Athens in the first century and was provoked to see it was a city submerged by idols, he didn’t turn around and walk out. Neither did he go to the city square holding a sign that said, “God hates Athens.” No, he reasoned with the people there, in three very different arenas. … Continue reading Go and gossip the Gospel
I am excited to be able to announce that registration is open for Antioch's fourth national church conference, to be held September 12-14, 2014. Our theme this year? "Healthy Church, Healthy Family." Speakers include Jeff Akin, Eric Burd, Dr. Jeff Klick, Dr. Ryan Steenburg, J. Mark Fox, Scott Hahn, Shawn Curtis, and more! A Leadership … Continue reading Antioch’s 4th National Conference on the Church
J. Mark Fox 