Today’s guest post comes to us from Scott Slayton for Patheos.com. One of my life’s greatest privileges is preaching God’s word week in and week out. I have been doing this for over fifteen years now and steadily look for ways to grow in my skill as a preacher. One of the unfortunate things I have discovered is that I … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Leading with Integrity
“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” – Psalm 78:72 (NLT)
Wagner Defines Holiness
“Holiness is not to love Jesus and do whatever you want. Holiness is to love God and do what He wants.” – C. Peter Wagner, theologian, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist
10 Ways to Reach People in Your Church Lobby
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dave Milam for LifeWay.com. You’ve only got about 10 minutes. According to Greg Atkinson, founder of the First Impressions Conference, guests who visit your church decide if they’ll return in the first 10 minutes of their visit. For this reason, the lobby may be the most critical environment in your building for reaching … Read More
Successful Groups Have Specific Dates
“Have specific beginning and end dates for your small groups. At The Journey, our groups last ten to twelve weeks. This gives people the freedom and flexibility to make a commitment they can stick with. Then, if a few people connect and become good friends, they can choose to be in a group together again the next semester. Inevitably, … Read More
The Call to Expand God’s Kingdom: Raising Up New Leaders
Part of your role in shepherding your flock well is to connect your people in service. At the most supreme level possible, that means raising up those leaders who are called into full-time ministry work. Think of the call to ministry as the highest level of service your people can attain. It’s not a level they can aspire to based … Read More
Five Reasons Your Volunteers Quit
Today’s guest post comes to us from InfluenceMagazine.com. Do you have a volunteer problem? Hopefully not. Many churches go through times when they just don’t have enough hands on deck. Finding people to fill positions is challenging but rewarding. What happens when a volunteer quits? Before you see another volunteer walk out the door, ask the right questions. Here are the … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Being a Godly Leader
“The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.” – Psalm 37:30-31 (NLT)
Wagner on Knowing Your Gifts
“Just as important as knowing what gift God has given you is knowing which gifts He hasn’t given you. Many Christians try for years to function with gifts they never had in the first place, and this doesn’t do the Lord’s work much good. It’s like trying to hear something with your knee or throw a ball with your nose. … Read More
What to do when your wife is burned out: Understanding the situation
Today’s guest post comes to us from Laura Christopherson for the North American Mission Board. As a church-planting family, you’re on the adventure of a lifetime. You’re running full steam ahead and there she is right beside you, your sweetheart, running her heart out. She understands that God has called both of you. And she’s all in! But one day, … Read More