“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
The 2 Things You Should Say in Every New Guest Follow-up Email
“Within a day and a half after their visit, each and every one of your first-time guests should receive an email that (1) thanks them for attending your church and (2) invites them to come back. Make sure you do both of these things. Too often, churches thank their guests for attending but fail to give them a direct invitation … Read More
The Healthy Pastor: Being a Representative of God’s Excellence
“I want to live a disciplined, healthy life so I can lead others I care about to do the same. How about you? As representatives of God’s excellence, this is not just a personal choice; it’s our responsibility. In light of that reality, we don’t have the luxury of focusing on how we feel moment to moment. We have to … Read More
8 Biblical Principles for Recruiting New Volunteers – Part 4 of 4
Over the last few weeks I’ve shared the first six biblical principles that guide us at The Journey for recruiting new volunteers. Below are the final two. As you read them, know that my prayer for you is that these principles will help you in developing a system which will equip your people to do God’s work, and to build up … Read More
Why You Can’t Just ‘Give Them the Gospel’
Today’s post comes to us from Sam Chan for ChristianityToday.com. Christians believe that the gospel is universal and normative for all peoples at all times and in all places. But we often forget that the gospel is not acultural, as if it hovers above culture and is devoid of any culture. Instead, the gospel is deeply enculturated. That is why … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Our Soul Foundation
“For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NLT)
Spurgeon on an Epitome of Christianity
“If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word: prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
Assimilation Opens Unchurched Hearts
“At The Journey, the crux of assimilation is also the heart of our overall mission: to give people the best possible opportunity to become fully developing followers of Jesus Christ. We know, as I’m sure you do, that the majority of people who visit a church do not come to Christ on their first visit – or their second or … Read More
The Healthy Pastor: Making Good Choices
“When you choose to do the right next thing – regardless of how you feel in the moment – you will always be glad you did. You will never hear someone on the path to health say, ‘I wish I hadn’t gotten that workout in,’ or ‘I really wish I had blown it with my food choices today.’ Whenever I don’t … Read More
8 Biblical Principles for Recruiting New Volunteers – Part 3 of 4
In this four-part blog series, I’m sharing the eight theological foundations that we’ve built our theology of ministry on at The Journey. As you read thru these principles, I want to challenge you to work with God in leading your people into a deeper walk with Him by connecting them through biblical servanthood. Principle #5: Serving opens people’s hearts to God and … Read More