small groups, BIG IMPACT!
The small group is essential to the growth and the life of the church. I believe it's where "church" happens. The small group (aka Sunday School class, life group, faith family, etc.) is where individuals ....
Category: ministry opportunity
Look to your pews for life-changing stories and hope
Every life is interesting. Every testimony is life-changing. When was the last time your church invited someone up to the pulpit to share his or her testimony? (more…)
Ministry Development: Schedule key meetings to gauge the needs of your community
It's easy to get sidetracked. Sometimes churches get so involved with meeting the needs of the congregation that it's tough to find the time to assess and meet the needs of the community. If it's ....
Church Marketing: Cleaning the toilet for God
I talked to a pastor who told me it was his job to clean the toilet at the church. When he said it, my nose crinkled. That's not a job I enjoy doing in my ....
New Year’s Resolution #3: Giving isn’t taboo
Some people think giving is a four-letter word. Taboo. Something you just don't talk about. But giving is biblical. (more…)
Love for the local heroes: Christmastime church marketing tip 4 of 5
This week, we're offering a few easy church marketing tips for the Christmas season. These will be focused on what we can do individually to reach out to neighbors and share Christ's love with those ....
Outreach to the Elderly: Christmastime church marketing tips 3 of 5
This week, I'd like to offer a few easy church marketing tips for the Christmas season. These will be focused on what we can do individually to reach out to neighbors and share Christ's love ....
Small Gesture, Big Reward: Christmastime church marketing tips 1 of 5
This week, I'd like to offer a few easy church marketing tips for the Christmas season. These will be focused on what we can do individually to reach out to neighbors and share Christ's love ....
How should we respond to the shooting in Connecticut?
Yesterday was unfathomable. We all are asking "Why?" I'm not a counselor or a pastor. I'm a Christian. I'm a Daddy. Like you, I'm numb and stunned. And I'm angry. I suspect we won't ever ....
The excitement of a bologna sandwich
This past Saturday, I learned just how spoiled I am. My two oldest sons and I worked with others from our church to put together 100 sack lunches for some of the homeless men and ....