“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
The Healthy Pastor: Take Back Your Power
“I’m sure you have experienced circumstances in your life that can help you justify the condition you are in. Most of us have. But playing the victim is the easy way out. At some point, you have to make a decision to step up and say, ‘This is my life and my health. I am the only one who controls … Read More
8 Biblical Principles for Recruiting New Volunteers – Part 1 of 4
When I was just starting in ministry, one of my most respected mentors said something to me that I’ve never forgotten. As I was venting to him about feeling like a one-man show in my young church, he put his arm around me and said, “Nelson, remember, every member in your church is a minister. You are not in this alone … Read More
A Lesson From Charles Spurgeon on Evangelism
Today’s guest post comes to us from Tom Ascol for ChurchLeaders.com. Charles Spurgeon has been aptly described as one of those “once-a-century” type of preachers in whom all of the powerful gifts that are useful in ministry are deposited. His life and labors stand today, more than 100 years after his death, encouraging and challenging ministers of the gospel who … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Be Not Conformed
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 (NLT)