Accountability: The truth hurts
Sometimes it takes someone from the outside to point out the obvious truth. Several years ago, a church we attended had a guest speaker at our morning service. He was a former pro basketball player, ....
Tag: challenge
A Monday riddle for you
A riddle: It takes a long time for a small group of people to set up for an event to serve a larger group of people. It takes a shorter amount of time for the ....
Here’s an idea! Cancel the church service.
I once heard a preacher speak about motivating his flock to do mission work in the community. He quickly identified a challenge. The church, he said, often scheduled its community outreach events on Saturdays. And ....
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…)
New Year’s Resolution #2: The Bible each day
A few years ago, the pastor of a church we attended challenged his congregation to read the Bible seven days a week for 24 minutes each day. He called it the 7/24 Challenge and it ....
Saturday Rewind: What’s your go-to?
Originally posted on September 28, 2012. My stepdad is my go-to guy for car repairs. My mom is my go-to person for encouragement. My wife is my go-to person for love, friendship, and the world's ....
Random Thursday church marketing challenge
See a need. Assess the need. Meet the need. If anyone asks why, share your story.
Church marketing: obedient, sacrificial, personal, relational
When we get a command from God, how are we supposed to respond? In Acts 8:26-27, we read: Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from ....
If you build it, will they come?
God gives us a task. Our job is to obey. We leave the results to Him. Are you concentrating on obedience, or are you worrying about the outcome? (more…)
What’s your go-to?
My stepdad is my go-to guy for car repairs. My mom is my go-to person for encouragement. My wife is my go-to person for love, friendship, and the world's greatest chocolate chip cookies. Her grandpa ....