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How many conferences have you attended in the past year? 6 or more 4-5 2-3 1 None Share This On:

A wise carpenter takes care of his tools. A gifted surgeon cares for her instruments. A pilot makes sure the aircraft has been well maintained. As a preacher, your most important physical tool is your voice, and it is important to protect it. Speaker/Voice Coach Joni Wilson shares some tips that will help you care … Continue reading “4 Tips for Protecting Your Voice”

It’s a Monday morning in mid-April, the church secretary is looking forward to a quiet day in the office to catch up on clerical work on the pastoral staff’s day off. It had been an unseasonably cold winter, followed by two weeks of rain. Gazing out her window, it’s hard to visualize what the new … Continue reading “Gospel Centered Building Programs”

How often does your church have official business sessions? Annual Semi-annual Quarterly Monthly More frequently than monthly Other We don’t have business sessions as a congregation surveymaker Share This On:

In a recent issue of his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren said, “Every church must eventually decide whether it is going to be structured for control or structured for growth.  For a church to grow, both the pastor and the people must give up control. The people must give up control of the leadership, and … Continue reading “You can’t do it all”

Do you normally preach through biblical books? Yes, always Yes, usually Sometimes Not usually Never surveymaker Share This On:

In an issue of his Ministry Toolbox, Rick Warren advises, “One of the most common causes of frustration and friction in ministry is that we don’t really listen to each other. Too often we talk at each other rather than with each other.   “Research shows that we spend about 40% of our waking hours listening, … Continue reading “Listen Up!”

How early do you begin preparing for Easter? 1 week before Easter 2-3 weeks before 4-6 weeks before 7-10 weeks before Earlier than that Poll Maker   Share This On:

Arturo Azurdia III was the featured speaker in Southeastern Baptist Seminary’s recent Adams Lecture Series. Azurdia is associate professor of pastoral theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Ore., and the senior minister of word and worship at Trinity Church. During his first lecture on “Christ-centered exposition,” Azurdia encouraged students to have the same goal in … Continue reading “Preaching must be gospel-focused”

Our fast-paced, screen focused life styles have created a void where meaningful relationships are difficult to establish and nourish. God designed us as individuals, families and as churches to function best when we are in authentic relationship with each other. With proper research and design, churches can create spaces which foster community and engagement. Read … Continue reading “Designed For Connection”