Cornerstone Christian Church

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 …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great churchAs a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.Great church members:Believe and love God’s Word.Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

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.

Our Christian Hypocrisy: The Key to Fighting It

On many a recent lunch break, I’ve opened the newspaper to an opinion piece or letter criticizing hypocritical Christians. Logging into my social media accounts, I often see a similar theme …

Why don’t Christians look to Jesus as a model for masculinity?

This column is part of our ongoing Opinion commentary on faith, called Living Our Faith. Find the full series here. Growing up in evangelical Christian...

When Church Meets Fashion: 10 Christian Clothing Brands You Should Know

Some people like to wear their faith on their sleeve! If that’s you, check out these Christian clothing brands below!

Which Christian Denomination Should You Actually Be a Part Of?

'Christian Cleavage' Probably Isn't the Problem

There was a bit of outrage last week when a prominent Christian blogger published a post entitled “The Problem with Christian Cleavage.” He has since pulled it, edited it and republished it with a different title.It isn’t my intention to beat up the author; I’m sure he had good intentions and was

How Long Should a Sermon Be?

According to at least one recent poll, the most frequent preaching length is 20 to 28 minutes. If that is true, it is a telling indicator about the spiritual shallowness of churches today. Many churches have already done away with their evening services and if the popular trend is to reduce the sermon time on a …

I Will: Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian

Nine simple traits that all church members can incorporate into their life no matter your background, stage of life, or sense of capability.

Do I Need to Go to Church (If I'm a Christian)?

Do Christians really need to go to church to be saved? Find out what the Bible says about going to church what the purpose for church is.

3 Things That Keep "Good Christian" Kids Coming Back to Church as Adults

"The daunting statistics about church-going youth keep rolling in. Panic ensues. What are we doing wrong in our churches? In our youth ministries?"