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April 3, 2016

A Built Up Church

A Built Up Church

What caused the Church to grow and prosper in the early days? What was important to them that made them successful?

November 30, 2015

The Holy Spirit’s Importance

The Holy Spirit's Importance

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and our absolute need for Him seems to have been put on the back burner in today’s popular evangelicalism. Yet, for the early Church He was needed above all else. Were they right or are we today? Who is the Holy Spirit and why is a church not a […]

November 8, 2015

Philosophy of the Church

Philosophy of the Church

What was the philosophy of the first Apostle led church? How does that compare to popular churches today?

October 27, 2013

Church Strategy

Church Strategy

What is the strategy for ministry at Mountain View Bible Church? To answer this we must first have a mission. Our mission is where we are headed; and our strategy is how we plan to get there.

October 20, 2013

Church Structure

Church Structure

What is the leadership structure at MVBC? What are some of the major ecclesiastical polity patterns found in churches and denominations today?  Understanding Biblical Church Structure and my place in it is critical to my local church’s success.

October 13, 2013

Church Unity

Church Unity

What are the characteristics of a stable, healthy, safe church?

October 6, 2013

Church Stability

Church Stability

What keeps a church healthy and stable? How do we, as a local church, become a part of Matthew 16:18b?

September 29, 2013

What Does the Church Do?

What Does the Church Do?

Last week we learned what the Church is. This week we take a look at what the Church does. What should a healthy local church be devoted to? How should they feel? Where should their focus be? And, how will God respond?

September 22, 2013

What is the Church?

What is the Church?

What is the Church? What is a church? Why is it the most important place on earth for a believer to be? What are some of the obstacles that keep us from experiencing church as God intended?