• Is It OK for Apostolics to Listen to Secular Music?
    Feb 3 2025

    Dr. David K. Bernard discusses whether it’s OK for Christians to listen to secular music. He offers biblical insights and practical advice on how Apostolic Pentecostals should approach this question.

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    11 mins
  • Should My Church Be Affiliated with the UPCI?
    Jan 27 2025

    David K. Bernard clarifies what it means for a local church to be affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International. Does affiliation give the UPCI control over a church's pastor or property? What about voting membership and adherence to the UPCI Articles of Faith? Hear the answers to these important questions and learn about the benefits and process of becoming an affiliated UPCI church.

    Check out the following resources for more on this topic:

    • The Apostolic Church in the Twenty-First Century by Dr. David K. Bernard
    • The official UPCI position paper "Church Government"


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    18 mins
  • Multicultural Ministry in a Divided Age
    Jan 20 2025

    Dr. David K. Bernard discusses the importance of multicultural ministry in a time of political, cultural, ethnic, and racial division. Dr. Bernard also reviews the United Pentecostal Church International's efforts to take the gospel to every culture in North America.

    In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. Bernard references the following resources:
    • UPCI.org/stats
    • UPCI.org/statements-archive
    • UPCI.org/global-council

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    16 mins
  • Is Small Group Ministry Biblical?
    Jan 13 2025

    Dr. David K. Bernard discusses the biblical foundation and growing popularity of small group ministry.

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    13 mins
  • Why Should I Be Part of a Local Church?
    Jan 6 2025

    If eternal salvation is a personal matter between an individual and God, why should believers bother with being part of a local church? Dr. David K. Bernard responds to this frequently asked question by explaining why all Christians should be faithful and active members of a local church assembly.

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    10 mins
  • Getting Things Done in Ministry
    Dec 30 2024

    Dr. David K. Bernard shares practical advice on how leaders can get things done during the busiest seasons of life and ministry. Dr. Bernard's advice and insights are applicable to any leader who wants to be efficient and effective in the coming year.

    For more on this topic, see Dr. Bernard's book Spiritual Leadership in the Twenty-First Century, available at PentecostalPublishing.com. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.

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    16 mins
  • Travel Stories with Dr. David K. Bernard
    Dec 23 2024

    Dr. David K. Bernard shares stories from his travels as an itinerant missionary and general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International. From growing up in Korea as the son of missionary parents to preaching behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, Dr. Bernard looks back at a few of the more adventurous moments of his life and ministry.

    For more travel stories, see Dr. Bernard's book To the Ends of the Earth, available at PentecostalPublishing.com. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. Photos from Dr. Bernard's travels are available at david.jdbernard.com.

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    20 mins
  • Is It OK to Consult a Psychic?
    Dec 16 2024

    Popular psychics, tarot card readers, and astrologers have amassed large followings on social media and elsewhere. Does the Bible say anything about these activities? Is this dabbling in the occult or just harmless fun? Dr. David K. Bernard responds.

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    10 mins