I shared the findings of a recent pastor survey that revealed some startling statistics on the state of the average minister’s personal finances. It turns out most of us are struggling to make ends meet. If you aren’t confident about your financial situation, here are four time-tested and helpful tips that will help you reverse course: #1 Have a $1,000 … Read More
Marriage is Still the Gold Standard of Family Stability
Today’s guest post comes to us from Kiley Crossland for ChristianHeadlines.com. Yet another research study published recently showed marriage was superior to cohabitation for providing family stability across the demographic spectrum. The study, “The Cohabitation-Go-Around: Cohabitation and Family Instability Across the Globe,” published by the Social Trends Institute and the Institute for Family Studies, found marriage provided significantly more stability … Read More
Billy Sunday on Preaching for the Everyman
“I want to preach the gospel so plainly that men can come from the factories and not have to bring along a dictionary.” – Billy Sunday, American Evangelist
Keys to Worship Planning: Incorporating Testimonies
“After preaching and music, testimonies are the single most powerful tool you can include in your worship service. People tune in to stories of life change, especially when they recognize some aspect of themselves in the story. You can incorporate testimonies into your service in three ways: 1. Have someone share a live testimony before the message. 2. Bring … Read More
Focus on the Little Things (Thursdays are for Health)
“Incremental steps are the key in moving from an unhealthy lifestyle to one that will serve you and those around you well. Don’t think you have to undergo a sudden extreme makeover in order to get where you need to be. Rather, focus on minor improvements every day, every week, every month. Over time, you’ll be amazed at the cumulative effect … Read More