Author Archives: Rev. Bartel Elshout

Rev. Bartel Elshout is pastor of the HRC (Heritage Reformed Congregation) in Hull, Iowa

Ask A Pastor: What is the Biblical Stance on Climate Change?

Ask a PastorBy Rev. Bartel Elshout July 31, 2019 Leave a comment

Question: What should our biblical stance on climate change be? In our circles, there seems to be this idea that it is not man-made because God is in control. What should we be doing? Answer: We need to recognize, first of all, that our current local and global climates are a direct consequence of the…

Ask A Pastor: Why Do We Gather As A Church Twice For Worship On Sunday?

Ask a PastorBy Rev. Bartel Elshout February 13, 2019 3 Comments

The Questions: I was talking to a friend about why I go to church twice a week, and why not once. My question is why go twice, why not once? Or even three times? I think we should WANT to go to church and learn so why not go more often? And why do some…