I’ve been preoccupied with Assimilation for over eleven years, sharing this powerful system with churches to improve how that they greet, treat, and seat their first-time guests. During my recent travels, I had some unique experiences that offer surprising lessons to help you better prepare for the first-time guests God will send you. Customer Experience #1 “You don’t need a … Read More
Evangelistic Approaches Which Probably Don’t Work
Today’s guest post come to us from Martin Saunders for ChristianityToday.com. I’m not suggesting that evangelism isn’t vitally important, or that there aren’t good ways of attempting it. However, a mix of our natural embarrassment around the practice, and our culture’s predisposition to quick, easy and painless solutions can mean that we often put aside any commitment to traditional evangelism, and … Read More
Charles Spurgeon on a Preacher’s Responsibility
“We are not responsible to God for the souls that are saved, but we are responsible for the Gospel that is preached, and for the way in which we preach it.” – Charles Spurgeon
Keys to Worship Planning: Creative Meetings
“The best creative planning meetings happen when those in attendance know the series topic in advance and arrive with some ideas already formulated. When everyone comes prepared, the synergy in the room pushes the best ideas to the top and then makes them even better.” – Nelson Searcy and Jason Hatley The above … Read More
Adopt a Lifestyle of Health (Thursdays are for Health)
“In order to become healthy, you also have to adopt a lifestyle of health – one that honors God and that he can honor in return; one that sows seeds of physical vitality and strength rather than seeds of sloth and sickness. To get there, focus on making ongoing lifestyle changes in four areas: How you eat. How much you … Read More
Martin Luther’s Reformation Isn’t Over
October 31 this year will mark the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. On this date in 1517, a young German, Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the Castle church door in Wittenberg. This document challenged the Catholic Church’s corrupt practice of selling “indulgences” to absolve sin. So why does this still matter today? … Read More
American Pastors are Older Than Ever
Today’s guest post comes to us from Jeff Brumley for BaptistNews.com. If you’re noticing a lot of gray in the pulpit these days, you’re not alone. Pastors are getting older. “The aging of pastors represents a substantial crisis for Protestant churches,” David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, said in remarks included with a report titled “The Aging of America’s … Read More
William Tyndale Calls for Boldness
“Christ is with us until the world’s end. Let his little flock be bold therefore.” -William Tyndale
Keys to Worship Planning: Preparedness for Peace & Confidence
“Can you imagine going into Sunday knowing you are completely prepared, confident you aren’t leaving anything to chance? Does that level of preparedness sound out of reach? It’s not. With an effective worship planning system in place, you can break the cycle of weekly pressure and walk into every Sunday with peace and confidence.” … Read More
Avoid Shortcuts (Thursdays are for Health)
“Health-related shortcuts will only put you further behind in the long run. The only way to get and stay physically well is to commit to an ongoing healthy, balanced lifestyle.” – Nelson Searcy, Steve Reynolds & Jennifer Dykes Henson The above quote is from p. 48 of The Healthy Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Health and Wellness. P.S. – Click here … Read More