John Soper
John Soper is the pastor of Ridgeway Alliance Church in White Plains, N.Y.
The Forgotten MissionJanuary 15, 2011
Alliance Life
“Are you guys really sure that this is what Jesus told you to do?” Those words were spoken by a […]
EternityJuly 2010
Alliance Life
As the final few hours of the twentieth century drew to a close, I sat watching my television screen eagerly […]
What Is in Your Hand?June 2010
Alliance Life
One of my favorite Bible stories involves an 80-year-old shepherd standing before a bush in the desert of Midian. The […]
Keep in Step with the SpiritApril 2010
Alliance Life
Nearly everywhere I turn, I am confronted with evidence pointing to an alarmingly low level of spirituality in the American […]
Member Values or Mission Values?March 2010
Alliance Life
It should not surprise anyone familiar with the Gospels, that Jesus loved lost people. What is a bit more curious […]
Back to the FutureFebruary 2010
Alliance Life
During the years I served as superintendent in the Metropolitan District, I had a favorite way of introducing the “heart” […]
How Many Coaches??January 2010
Alliance Life
Every January I reserve one Sunday night to sit down with about 100 million other people to watch the Super […]
An Unfinished ReformationNovember 2009
Alliance Life
Sola Scriptura. Sola fide. Sola gratia. With these words (“Scripture alone,” “Faith alone,” “Grace alone”), men like Martin Luther and […]
Face the HarvestOctober 2009
Alliance Life
A few weeks ago I was reading the story of Zaccheus to my grandchildren. When I was finished, I asked […]
Praying ThroughSeptember 2009
Alliance Life
While traveling this summer, I had the opportunity to read again the biographies of three legendary Alliance figures: Mabel Francis […]