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DALLAS, Texas – The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an oversight and accreditation organization with more than 2,000 Christian nonprofit organization members that represent more than $16 billion in revenue, has created a new division for churches.Kenneth Behr, ECFA president, announced the establishment of the Church Division at the 51st National Conference of the … Continue reading “ECFA Creates New “Church Division””

Are you preaching for you? For them? Or for Him? It’s both a tragedy and a challenge! You and I are called to preach in an era in which entertainment replaces biblical worship in many settings. Inherent within a time like this is an opportunity to refocus. Are we preaching for ourselves? Are we preaching … Continue reading “Preaching: An Affair of the Heart”

Last night Barry Bonds broke one of the most prestigious records in sports by hitting home run No. 756. But some believe his accomplishment was tainted through his alleged use of steroids. This controversy brings to light a greater conversation about the current state of sports in our culture.Sports are just a microcosm of life, … Continue reading “Teaching Truth in a Tainted Culture”

A Survey Of Visual Resources For Preaching Although preaching has always been an inherently verbal medium, one of the major trends of 21st century preaching is a new emphasis on the visual. As churches seek to communicate with new generations that are increasingly visually-oriented (and less and less literary), many have discovered the power of … Continue reading “One Picture Is Worth . . .”

Reccently I attended a conference for Christian leaders preparing for the future. It was well presented, well attended, and impressive. When they asked for my evaluation, I pointed out that the material presented was the same material I had presented years before in speaking to the presidents’ conference of the American Management Association. It was … Continue reading “Leading the Flock”

More than 11 million copies of The Message have sold since 1991, making it one of the most popular modern translations of the Bible. Now, NavPress is introducing the first annotated edition of The Message with special excerpts, contemplations, sermons and essays from the translator Eugene Peterson. Conversations: The Message With Its Translator (NavPress, September … Continue reading “Special Annotated Edition of The Message Releases September 2007”

For readers of Leadership Journal during the 80s and 90s, Fred Smith Sr. was a familiar name. As a contributing editor, he became a mentor to thousands of pastors desiring to learn the art of Christian leadership. On August 17, 2007 at the age of 91, Fred finished a long and well-lived life as he went home … Continue reading “Remembering Grandfather”

From the Editor: What I can’t do myself Articles: Writing for the Ear,Not the Eye When Sunday’sAlmost Here Illustrations: Excellence Trust GenerosityLawyers Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…   “Godliness is not the consequence of your capacity to imitate God, but the consequence of His capacity to reproduce himself in you.”  –Major … Continue reading “PreachingNOW – Vol. 6, No. 29”

As you sit at home – or in your office – reading this story, your church continues to communicate many messages to your community. Right now, someone is reading your church sign while driving by your church. Another person is studying your small ad in the Yellow Pages. A young couple is checking out your … Continue reading “Is Your Church Sending Mixed Messages?”

ARLINGTON, Texas — For churches, attracting and retaining people has always been more of an art , rather than a science; but these days churches are using the power of the internet to provide them with feedback about their ministerial services; thanks to an Arlington, Texas based company called MyChurchSurvey.com. Since its launch date in … Continue reading “Churches ask: ‘How are we doing?’”