Hometown Hope Ministries

Here We Go Again! By Brent Madaris, D.Min. In the world of evangelical ministry, the dust of another crumbling platform will eventually...

Grandma Comes Clean! “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”—1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) This beloved verse is often quoted for...

Words Have Consequences In recent days, some prominent voices—Christian leaders included—have responded to legal rulings with strong,...

Beyond The Walls We Have Built, To The Savior Who Unites Us! Introduction: A Plea from Within This article is not written from a place of...

What Does Blameless Really Mean? When Paul laid out the high qualifications for pastors in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1, he wasn't writing to...

Church revitalization is already an uphill battle. Many struggling churches lack the strong core of families needed to sustain long-term...

Be Ready! In 1 Peter 3:13–17, the Apostle Peter exhorts believers to be ever-ready not only to defend the Christian faith but more...

Hmmm. Do I really want in? Leadership should be marked by wisdom, humility, and a commitment to truth. However, in many environments,...

You don't have to choose one style over the other. There is somthing deeper to learn here. The Independent Baptist movement has long...

Decisions, Decisions Before transitioning from an Independent Baptist church to a Southern Baptist church, carefully consider the...

How Did Bible College Become Big Business in America Let me begin by stating that I am not against pastoral education. I am a firm...

Don't Forget! It Was His Brothers That Did This To Him! Betrayal: A Fact of Life Betrayal is a painful reality we all face at some point...

In recent years, the distinction between Independent Baptists and Southern Baptists has been increasingly blurred, as some Independent Baptist preachers accept pastorates in SBC churches, Independent Baptist ministries align with Southern Baptist churches and ministries, Independent Baptist leaders seek connection and affiliation with Southern Baptist leaders and influence, and young people attempt to bridge the divide maritally between the two groups. There have been increas

Modern Lighting Has A Message! What Is It? For centuries, church buildings have been designed with a strong emphasis on natural light....

If we desire to see the Independent Baptist movement thrive, we must rediscover what it means to engage others with both strength and grace.

I will never forget the moment. As I stood on the platform, seeking to quell a brewing rebellion…

If “education without salvation is damnation," then education with salvation could be seen as transformation. Certain phrases often...

A "Critical" or a "Discerning" Spirit? In today’s complex and often contentious Christian landscape, the gift of discernment is invaluable. Scripture calls for believers to be vigilant, discerning between truth and error (1 John 4:1). Yet, this gift, if not exercised under the Spirit’s control, can easily devolve into a critical spirit. Understanding this distinction is crucial for effective ministry and personal spiritual health. The Gift of Discernment Discernment is a spir

The tithe is 10% Tithing has long been a topic of discussion and debate within Christian circles. The central question often revolves...

Years ago, Evangelist Maze Jackson became deeply distressed at the state of weak and struggling churches. He was speaking to someone...