oggie, Author at The Disciplers

The Danger of Consumerism

by oggie | Evangelism, Pastoral, Primary

The post below is extremely eloquent and it hits right at the middle of the issue of “Consumerism” inside the Church. As I have said in one of the ebooks I have written, when our focus is on Church beautification or attracting people to come to church,...

Has Consumerism Has Overtaken The Church?

by oggie | For Pastors Only, Pastoral

Below is a very nice article about the reality of many churches now in our days. This is what I already have mentioned before about attracting people to come in the Church. Just like the previous post about “What If The Church Is Marketed Like the...

Compassion: The Ministry of Paying Attention by Keri Wyatt Kent

by oggie | Children's Ministry, Morality/Immorality, Pastoral

This monthly column is my gift to you, a faithful servant in ministry. As a co-laborer in Christ, I want to encourage you to care of your own soul, to take time to nurture your relationship with God through spiritual practices. We regularly reflect in this space on...

Women in Ministry

by oggie | Pastoral

From: http://www.gotquestions.org “What does the Bible say about women in ministry?” There is perhaps no more hotly debated issue in the church today than the issue of women serving as pastors/preachers. As a result, it is very important to not see this...

Women as Deacons: Can Women Serve As Deacons In The Church?

by oggie | Pastoral

From: http://www.gotquestions.org “Can women serve as deacons in the church?” Scripture is not completely clear whether a woman can serve as a deacon or not. The statement that deacons are to be “men worthy of respect” (1 Timothy 3:8 NIV) and the...