Spickard 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 the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

What is baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the means by which God places new believers into the body of Christ. As the Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells our human spirits, bringing us new life and ensuring our everlasting fellowship with God, the Spirit also immerses us into the universal church.

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

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,…

Ask an Apostle: Should I send my kids to Catholic school?

I’m not confident that a Catholic school religion class will “consider all sides” (and I’m not sure I could hide my deep disagreement on some topics).

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

Can Catholic school hair grooming standards be discriminatory?

Disputes regarding the enforcement of hair grooming standards at religious schools require application of fundamental church-and-state principles that are unique to the United States.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Why Catholic Schools Do Well

Parents are often unaware of the significant advantages offered by Catholic schools.

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

The Catholic school system as we know it must change

We need to develop a new model for providing Catholic elementary school education.

21 Things That Are 100% Catholic School Culture

25 Things Only People Who Went To Catholic School Can Relate To

Catholic schools can keep out teacher unions. That doesn't mean they should.

If a bishop or school system decides to bust the union, teachers have few tools at their disposal to resist.

19 Things That Still Haunt People Who Went To Catholic School