Today’s guest post comes to us from Chuck Lawless. Chuck is the Dean and Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theological Education Consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The topic of attractional evangelism, … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Honoring Marriage
“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.” – Hebrews 13:4 (NLT)
Spurgeon on the Legacy that Matters
“A good character is the best tombstone. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
The Importance of the Guest Table
“Some of your guests may not be in much of a hurry to duck out after Sunday service. They may want to ask some questions, get more information on specific ministries, and meet you or some of your staff. The most effective way to give them that opportunity is to designate a clearly marked guest table. During your closing remarks, … Read More
The Healthy Pastor: You’re Worth It
“Refuse to believe the lie that everything must always be comfortable and convenient. Stop giving into the path of least resistance and decide to do whatever it takes to live in the body God intends for you to have. You can do this. Yes, it will be hard, especially at first. But with time and sustained effort, it will get … Read More
8 Biblical Principles for Recruiting New Volunteers – Part 2 of 4
Last week in the first part of this series, I shared the first two of the eight biblical principles to help you think critically about how and why people serve in your church. As you work through each one, let it spur you toward clarifying your own theology of ministry, so you can move forward with building your ministry system … Read More
10 Things You Should Know about Charles Spurgeon
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dr. Michael Reeves for Crossway.org. Charles Spurgeon was known as the ‘Prince of Preachers.’ Read on to learn more about the life and ministry of this influential theologian and preacher. 1. His ministry began in the year of his conversion as a young man. Spurgeon was raised in a Christian home, but was … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Our Call to Persevere
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” – 2 Timothy 4:5 (NLT)
Spurgeon on Suffering
“I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is weary.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
The Power of Reflecting God’s Love in Small Ways
“On big Sundays, such as Christmas or Easter, consider adding a little something extra to the free gift you give to first-time guests. We’ve been known to put movie tickets or ice-cream gift cards inside the Unshakable books we give as gifts. Never underestimate the power of wowing your guests. The unchurched first-timers who walk through our doors are usually … Read More