Confessions by Augustine 3. The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 2. Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan 1. My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers 5. Members elect elders, deacons, and other church officers, approve an annual ministry budget, as well as call pastors to serve as our spiritual leaders.
Every member has a say in shaping our church's direction and ministry goals.
The State of Illinois recognizes churches if they have a credible membership and organization. Obedience to these laws affirms that we are responsible citizens with a desire to serve. T oday's young people need prayer to stay strong in their faith. At Christian Church of San Angelo, Texas, members of the seniors Sunday school class make a three-month commitment to pray for the church's high school students. So that seniors know how to pray, teens fill out questionnaires listing their school schedule, goals for the year, and specific prayer requests.