Jones Temple Cogic

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 does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

10 Ways to Communicate With the Holy Spirit

Understanding the third person of the Holy Trinity is important to every life of the believer. One key to this is communication. Here are 10 ways the Holy Spirit talks to us.

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

Can You Complete The Temple Run From "The Legends Of The Hidden Temple?"

Your Body; His Temple

Is the Satanic Temple Right?

The Satanic Temple seems to have a knack for grabbing headlines.You may have seen the group’s massive statue of the goat-headed demonic deity Baphomet, in which two children look adoringly as the winged beast sits on a throne. They’ve threatened to “donate” the massive bronze statue to state gover

"Your Body. Your Temple." By Rev. Lola Wright

On Sunday, Rev. Lola Wright kicked off our new August series, “Your Body. Your Temple.” Message Notes Opening: I am here for my God to reveal what was said in...

8 Things you need to know about the Kotel and the Temple Mount

As we mourn the destruction of the Temple, we should learn some often overlooked facts about the site.

What I Learned From Volunteering at My Temple

When my kids were little they attended Jewish preschools where volunteering was mandatory. How can volunteering be mandatory? Simple. We had designated dates to be “mystery reader” and …

The perks of recycling temple flower waste

A friendly suggestion from a friend to do something about the flowers disposed of in the Ganges turned Ankit and Karan into entrepreneurs.Get latest Changing India online at cnbctv18.com

This is the Generation That will Rebuild the Holy Temple!

Almighty God, You Have Built Your Church

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and …