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, ....
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Church Marketing: Mrs. Dickinson’s example
Since we launched the Hands and Feet Marketing website last summer, some of our readers have written to us and shared wonderful testimonies of ministries and outreach activities that they've seen or done. The following ....
Honoring a Request: Praying for JaRay’s Safe Return
[caption id="attachment_2341" align="alignright" width="300"] JaRay Wilson has been missing from her home in Weatherford, Oklahoma since October 15, 2012. The Custer County Sheriff’s office says information they’ve uncovered shows JaRay may not have went on ....
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 ....
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 ....
6 foolproof ways to grow your church
Grow in faith and love in Christ Grow in prayer Grow in service Grow in obedience Grow in giving (time, talents, and treasure) Grow in worship (more…)
New Year’s Resolution #4: Use your best Kingdom-building tool
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2013, the year you can make your biggest impact on God's kingdom. God has equipped us with all we need to work toward building His kingdom. (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 ....
New Year’s Resolution #1: Awake and thank!
New Year's Resolutions. Also known around my house as "Things you start, knowing you're going to fail." But let's make 2013 different. (more…)
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 ....