Short-Term Missions: Part II – Benefits for the Host Church
In Part II of our four-part series on short-term missions, we look at the benefits for the host church. In general, short-term involvement can be a huge encouragement to Global South churches. It can...
View ArticlePrinciples of Church Growth: Setting Goals
Setting goals is an important part of being successful. Very seldom does success come randomly or by accident. Success very often requires intentionality and planning. This is true when considering...
View ArticlePrinciples of Church Growth: Creating Ownership
Creating growth in the local church is not only the responsibility church leaders have. While the leaders are often the ones to establish the vision and set goals for any desired growth, the members...
View ArticlePrinciples of Church Growth: Clarifying Vision and Mission
Clarity is something people crave. Few people are satisfied with ambiguity or fuzziness in different areas of life. Take our eyesight for example. We all want to see the world around us clearly....
View Article5 Reasons to Remember
Our memories can be a powerful force, both positively and negatively in our lives. We don’t always get to choose the random memories that seem to attach themselves to our cerebral cortex, but we can...
View ArticleHow to Help Members Find the Right Place in Ministry
As church leaders, one of our goals is to help the members of our congregation grow in their relationships with Christ and get involved in meaningful ministries that align with their gifting,...
View Article5 Things to Consider to Set Seniors Up for Success
As the end of the school year approaches, many families are both anticipating and dreading the date on their calendars that marks their high schooler’s graduation. As a parent, I fully embrace what a...
View ArticleBuilding Your Ministry Team: Selecting the Right People
As church leaders, we cannot accomplish all that God has given us to do without a team of qualified people serving around us. We need others to work alongside, contributing wholeheartedly to the...
View ArticleIs Your Church Helping People Experience God Through Worship?
I was listening to a podcast recently and the gentleman being interviewed made a point that made me pause. He remarked that our pastors and worship leaders need to remember that the people they are...
View ArticlePromoting Church Unity Through Summer Fun
The summer months on the church calendar can often feel empty. Many youth ministries take a break from their regularly scheduled meetings, which leaves parents looking for connection and activities for...
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