by Barbara Lardinais | January 21, 2019 | Straight Talk
The Question Can you tell me any Bible verses that pertain to why we as humans need the church and the church needs us; or, does the church really need us at all? SS from Columbus, Mississippi The Answer Part 1: The Church is… The Church is… (Part 1)...
by Barbara Lardinais | January 7, 2019 | Straight Talk
The Question: God says to bring the tithe into the storehouse and give to the pastor of a local church. When the congregation grows to thousands, should the pastor still receive everything for himself or utilize part of it for payment of church staff? What takes care...
by Barbara Lardinais | August 27, 2018 | Straight Talk
The Question: I’m moving to a new city and dread looking for a new church. I haven’t had to go through this for a long time since I’ve been at my current church over twenty years. Any suggestions on how to start? – L. from Grand Rapids The...
by Barbara Lardinais | April 9, 2018 | Straight Talk
The Question: What are women’s roles within a church and what leadership positions should they hold, if any, and what is the scriptural basis for it? – KD from Charlotte, NC The Answer Part 1: Women in the Bible Part 2: A rose by any other name… Part...
by Barbara Lardinais | March 26, 2018 | Straight Talk
The Question: I have been involved in the same church for almost four years. I love the people like my own family. We had a pastoral change about two and a half years ago and it has been hard to adjust. My husband and I (along with many others in the church) do not...
