Prayers Needed: Upholding Faith, Hope and Liberty
Late last month we sent email alerts to churches and pastors to let them know that we were organizing lawsuits to challenge…
Por David E. Smith
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Dr. Michael Brown: Jezebel’s War With You
One of the featured speakers at IFI’s recent Worldview Conference was Dr. Michael L. Brown, professor, author, radio host, and apologist. Dr.…
Por David E. Smith
The Giver and the Hope of Utopia
As we suffer to different degrees during the pandemic, Lois Lowry’s novel The Giver recalls a familiar quandary. The story is set in a…
Por David E. Smith
Watching for God’s Working
In his letter to the Philippian church, the Apostle Paul shared how God was using the difficult circumstances of his life to…
Por Jonathan Lewis
The Hope of Resurrection
What do you know about the art of the Roman catacombs? Probably not very much. About 7 years ago I heard a…
Por David E. Smith
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer: When the State Becomes God
Today, as our world is gripped by uncertainty and fear, we could all benefit from some encouragement, hope, and laughter. The Rev.…
Por David E. Smith
Serving Others in a Time of Crisis
The events of recent days have thrown all of us into unchartered territory. With schools, restaurants, libraries, events, and even churches suspending…
Por Jonathan Lewis
Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon: Is “LGBTQ” Pressure Beginning to Crack the Evangelical House?
Our season of sheltering-in-place provides the ideal opportunity to prepare for the next season when we will re-engage in the public square.…
Por Laurie Higgins
Michele Bachmann: The Cost of Liberty
In 2016, IFI was fortunate to have as our annual banquet keynote speaker former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, a strong and consistent voice for…
Por David E. Smith
Neutralize COVID-19 Hysteria With Faith and Kindness Toward Neighbors
Ray Comfort, in his book “Spurgeon Gold: Pure and Refined,” describes Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the 19th-century preacher who ministered in the streets…
Por David E. Smith
Ask Dr. Brown: Why Don’t More Pastors Speak Out?
When it comes to addressing complex issues of our day – homosexuality, trans-ideology, and abortion, just to name a few – most…
Por David E. Smith
Coronavirus:<br>National Day of Prayer
President Donald J. Trump has called for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday. While there is never a lack of serious…
Por David E. Smith
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Religious Speech and Hate Crimes
What your church needs to know about the federal "hate crimes" law and the freedom to preach the whole counsel of Scripture.…
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Procedure for Rescinding Membership
Model by-law language for how and when membership may be rescinded, by the church or the member. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Model Membership Agreement
A model agreement members sign to affirm the church's statement of faith and standards of conduct. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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The Importance of a Membership Policy
How a clear membership policy in your by-laws protects your church when it practices church discipline. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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