Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

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 …

Why Words Matter When It Comes to Homosexuality

We can all agree that gaining understanding is at a premium when it comes to the topic of homosexuality. So what are we to make of (the words) “homosexual” and “gay”? Are these two words alike? Are they synonymous in meaning? Perhaps they are. Then again, there are such differences in people’s minds when they …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would be<br>But, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.<br>Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

Will Christians Get Over Their Opposition to Universal Child Care?

Local communities alone can't handle child care under capitalism.

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How to fix the U.S. labor shortage? Provide decent child care.

A desperate child-care shortage -- with parents lining up overnight to try to get day-care slots -- is making it harder for women to get back to work. And that's deepening America's labor shortage.

Help finding quality child care

Sherri Sutera remembers the difficulties of trying to find a high-quality, safe child care when her children were young.

A Step Forward on Child Care

The bipartisan support for a law that will help provide safe, affordable care offers hope that even more progress can be made. The country needs high-quality child care. And that will cost money.

Child Care & Early Learning

Child care programs at the Y provide a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance.

How child care influences the hiring picture

A lack of available and affordable child care has made it harder for some to re-enter the workforce. That leaves employers continuing to search for talent to hire in order

Staffing Shortages in Child Care: What Are the Solutions?

Learn about the child care workforce and what's being done to address challenges. Plus, understand how staffing shortages affect children.

How To LA: Finding Child Care In LA

Searching for child care can be challenging in L.A. We've got a guide on how to navigate the obstacles.

The Child Care Paradox: How Child Care Providers Balance Paid and Un-Paid Caregiving

Care work is some of the most important work in our society, supporting children, families, and individuals across their lifespans. But, despite the critical work child care providers do for families and society as a whole, their work is systematically undervalued. This brief reports the findings from our interviews and the recommendations from providers. (15