Tag Archives: baptism

Evangelism Summit Opens Opportunities

Posted on July 30, 2020 by danserns

On Monday, July 27, 2020 pastors from throughout the Texas and Southwest Region Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church participated in an online Evangelism Summit hosted by the Texas and Southwest Regional Conferences, the Southwestern Union and Adventist World Radio. The fast-moving … Continue reading →

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Baptism for the Dead? 1 Corinthians 15:29

Posted on January 19, 2020 by danserns

“Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?” 1 Corinthians 15:29. So what does “baptism for the dead” mean? What do … Continue reading →

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Five Keys to Strengthen Your Church

Posted on October 14, 2019 by danserns

The Lord has a great plan for your church family! Your little church can impact eternity for Jesus! “A company of believers may be poor, uneducated, and unknown; yet in Christ they may do a work in the home, the … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? … Pray to Jesus for Bold Goals

Posted on May 8, 2019 by danserns

Is it okay to pray for goals you could never accomplish in your entire lifetime? Is it okay to pray for goals that you don’t have the money to pay for? Is it okay to pray for goals that have … Continue reading →

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Baptism Preparation – Ministry Models

Posted on January 3, 2017 by danserns

“When someone has been prepared for baptism through Bible study and fellowship what can you do as a pastor to clear them well and give them a great start?” Continue reading →

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Church Fills Baptistery With Water Every Month

Posted on September 12, 2016 by danserns

A congregation near Dallas highlights the key role that local churches play in the Adventist world church. By Andrew McChesney Three months came and went with no baptisms at the Richardson Seventh-day Adventist Church near Dallas, Texas. The absence might … Continue reading →

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Reaping Meeting Basics

Posted on February 24, 2015 by danserns

Jesus said “Go… Make Disciples… Baptize them… Teach them to observe all things.” Matthew 28:18-20. In the process it is important to prepare people for baptism. To keep focused on this it helpful for a church family to schedule a … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Clarify To Yourself And Your Members The Real Meaning Of Bible Baptism

Posted on March 31, 2007 by danserns

Whenever God has given His people a huge blessing, we can be sure that Satan will always try to distort the meaning and devalue the experience of the blessing. This is true of the Sabbath. This is also true of … Continue reading →

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