Church Marketing: No tryouts for God’s team
I am coaching my son's baseball team this year. One of my first acts as head coach was to attend tryouts and rank the 9- and 10-year-old boys who were seeking spots on the league's ....
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The Tale of Pete and Repeat
"Pete and Repeat were sitting on a fence. Pete jumped off and who was left?" "Repeat." "Pete and Repeat were sitting on a fence. Pete jumped off and who was left?" "Repeat." "Pete and ..... ....
Be on the lookout
Last night during our Bible study, our group discussed false teachers. This is not a First Century phenomenon. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are people and organizations out there who will manipulate Scripture for ....
Say ‘Thanks’ before it’s too late
It's amazing what you'll find when you're cleaning out closets. The other day, I found a graduation card with a handwritten note from David Fortney, one of my journalism professors -- a man I knew ....
And the winner is…
... the person on the receiving end of your love, kindness and generosity today.
Quitting before you begin
I had a moment of anxiety the other day. I was wide awake at 5 a.m. I was sick to my stomach with worry. What was I worried about? (more…)
Oh, please!
Is your church pleasing the congregation? Or, is the congregation pleasing God? Romans 12:1 says: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this ....
Saturday Rewind: Is Church Marketing Biblical?
This is often debated, but the answer is pretty easy. For Christians, church marketing is unavoidable. Here's why: (more…)
Happy Go-to-Walgreens-and-scramble-to-buy-the-last-Valentine’s-card Day!
Have you ever found an old box of love letters? Maybe they were your grandparents' or your parents' letters. Or, do you remember writing that anonymous love note? (more…)