Saturday Rewind: Intercede on their Behalf
Please take time today to list and pray for those who are sick and those who are in pain.
Read MoreWhy do churches gamble?
Before you throw significant money at any promotional and/or marketing tools — website development, advertising, communication systems, printed materials — please do your research. Ask a few simple questions.
Read MorePraying for West, Texas
Please pray for those involved in the West, Texas explosion: The community Those who are injured Families who lost loved ones First responders Doctors, nurses and medical employees helping those who are injured The response has been amazing. Many churches, schools, universities, and businesses have opened their doors to take in the displaced and provide […]
Read More3 Ways to Minister to Your Ministers Today
Pastors and ministers spend a lot of their time responding to others, meeting their needs, counseling them, praying for them. But these men and women who minister to us daily need people to minister to them, as well. Here are three ways you can minister to your ministers today
Read MorePraying for Boston
Continue to pray for those involved in the terrorist attack in Boston. Pray for those injured. Pray for the doctors and nurses who are taking care of them. Pray for those who lost loved ones. Pray for those who responded and have acted valiantly. Pray for law enforcement and those who are tracking the killer(s). […]
Read MorePaul’s Example: Equality in Christ
In the book of Philemon, Paul appeals to his friend Philemon to release from slavery his servant — and fellow Christian — Onesimus. In Philemon 1:15-19, Paul writes: Perhaps the reason he [Onesimus] was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good — no longer as a […]
Read MoreSaturday Rewind: How does your church rank in your community’s search engine?
Search engine optimization. Or SEO. In the online world of marketing, it’s a tool used to get your business or organization to “rise to the top” on a Google search. The goal is to load your websites and blogs with enough searchable keywords and phrases so that your site will land on the first page […]
Read MoreHow are you doing?
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we pass by friends, coworkers and acquaintances. So often we ask “How are you doing?” as we shuffle past. Today, when you ask someone that question, make it a point to slow down and wait for an answer. ***
Read MoreTemper Tantrums: Loud and Ineffective
Do any of you have kids who throw fits? I mean real, down-and-dirty, nostril-flaring, vein-popping temper tantrums. We’ve got one. Possibly two. When our oldest son would disobey, he’d get in trouble and then scream at us. I, being the tough no-nonsense dad, would yell back. I figured if I got louder and my voice […]
Read MoreChurch Marketing: Let ’em know
Is there a pastor, youth pastor, minister, or priest who has helped you at some point in your life? Take a few minutes today to drop them a line in an email, or pick up the phone to tell them thank you for making a difference in your life. Share a story about a minister […]
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