New Bethel Ame 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 …

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.

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

10 Ways Your Church Can Embrace Technology

Today's technology has the power to bring people together in ways like never before. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, or just a member of the congregation, here are 10 ideas to help make your church more tech-savvy and connect with even more people!

Teaching the who, what and why of The United Methodist Church

If someone were to ask a member of your congregation,

Why the United Church of Christ?

The United Church of Christ general minister and president is releasing a survey to the wider church, looking for input from every member of the denomination about a proposed UCC Mission Statement.

7 Ponds Near Bethel You Can Only Access By Hike

The magical oasis of walking upon a body of water in the woods is often only seen in movies or read in books. These seven hiking trails are only a handful of many routes throughout Maine with ponds you can...

Day 16: The Church That Belongs to Christ

Seven Things that Aren’t Reasons to Leave Your Church

While leaving a faith community should never be done on a whim, there are good, valid, theological and philosophical reasons for leaving a church. The reasons below are not any of them. You donR…

It Takes a Methodist Doctor

A poem recognizing all Methodist physicians in honor of Doctor's Day

My father and his Methodist dog taught me a few things about writing and life

A few weeks ago, the Methodist church where my father worshipped held a program to mark the centennial of one of its Sunday school classes. Since Daddy, who died in

The Kind of Church that God Uses as a Sending Church

Why Bethel Production added the RED Komodo to their Workflow

Bethel Production's Drake Kelch and Jesse Maitland invite their audience into their discussion about the RED Komodo and why users should consider it for their broadcasts.

Being Church when we can't be in church

St. Peter's may be closed, but it doesn't mean that worship isn't continuing...