Monthly Archives: March 2014

Totally Confused!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Do you realize in 1900 the average life expectancy in the USA was 47? For most of human history, people’s primary function was to figure out how to get water, eat and find shelter for one more day. My trip … Continue reading →

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For The Health Of The Church

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Scott Ranck

John the baptizer said, “He must increase; I must decrease,” and that is exactly the formula needed to help our local churches become healthy. We must fight the celebrity pastor syndrome at every turn. Down deep many pastors are hoping … Continue reading →

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Options to the “Little god” Ministry Model

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Scott Ranck

In 2004, our first year in Florida, I was questioning everything about my faith and about the church. I reread the book of Acts a few times while praying the Lord would show me what He wanted the church to … Continue reading →

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The Evangelical Church Model and How It Destroys Pastors

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I’ve been pondering this for many years, but recently have been reminded how unhealthy the American model of church ministry really is. I’m not bashing the church, after all Jesus said, I will build my church and the gates of … Continue reading →

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Demonizing People

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Scott Ranck

For the last several years, people of faith are said to be intolerant, bigoted, homophobic and racist just to name a few. It is portrayed that the hate-filled Westboro Baptist Church is like the typical person of faith. Some people … Continue reading →

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