Church Planters' Workshop

The Secret to a Successful Pastoral Ministry

August 29, 2025 by David Cox

As a pastor and missionary for some 30 years now, I think the key to having a successful pastoral ministry. I want to present some thoughts on this to you here.

Why People don’t Participate in Church?

August 8, 2025 by David Cox

Why People don’t Participate in Church? This article explains why some do not participate, and how to deal with these people, motivating them.

Pastor Mistakes

July 4, 2025 by David Cox

A brief discussion about mistakes that Pastors make, or pastor mistakes.

Toxic Churches

June 27, 2025 by David Cox

By David Cox

This post examines what are the signs of Toxic Churches. These churches are churches that are poison to your spiritual life.

Becoming A Growing Church

June 20, 2025 by David Cox

Becoming a growing church is a post about the how to of church growth in a biblical sense.

pc06 Suicide or something worse? We look at the causes of depression leading into suicide, and help from God and the Bible.
Excerpts: In Mark 5.2-5 there is a demon possessed person who day and night “cut himself with rocks.” In Matthew 17:15 we also see another demon working which seeks to force the person to commit suicide. The desire to harm yourself is a force of darkness, not from God. But the solution then is only found in God, in His love for you, and in His salvation. We should cast our cares upon Him, “for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). By building a strong relationship with God we can get out of our problems. God will also give us strength and endurance through our problems. The only place of true happiness and joy is when one is in the will of God.
Topics: What causes a person to think about suicide? | What is depression? | Who is the King and Owner of your Life? | What is suicide? | How do I avoid ideas of suicide?
pc06 Suicide or something worse?.