Author: Administrador

By Luke Holmes It’s the time of year when churches begin preparing for summer camp. All over the country, ministers are making plans, booking cabins, paying deposits, and securing sponsors. Summer camps haven’t been around forever, but they’ve become a staple of youth groups in churches of all sizes. Through camps, countless people have given … Continue reading “3 Reasons Pastors Should Go to Youth Camp”

James Wheeler photo – Unsplash By Rachel Sinclair In a society flooded with demanding little league schedules, cheer competitions and tutoring appointments, it can be difficult to prioritize church involvement—let alone make time for spiritual conversations with children at home. Statistics from Lifeway Research show the majority of churched young adults drop out of church … Continue reading “7 Practical Ways to Spark Spiritual Conversations With Your Children”

TK Hammonds photo – Unsplash By Aaron Wilson Superheroes may have outlandish abilities in the comics and movies, but their greatest power in the real world seems to involve driving ticket sales. From Aquaman to the X-men, superheroes have an uncanny effect on the box office. Of the 100 highest-grossing movies of all time, more … Continue reading “4 Biblical Truths About Heroism”

By Joel Rainey Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) One of the things I was blessed with throughout 27 years of vocational ministry is older pastors who continually reminded me of what’s most … Continue reading “Why Character Matters for Pastors”

Johanna Buguet photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy If you or anyone close to you has recently applied for a new job, you know the challenges faced on the way to getting that dream job. When you apply for a job and become a top candidate, a thorough vetting begins. Vetting is a process by … Continue reading “8 Ways to Vet Potential Group Leaders”

Stijn te Strake photo – Unsplash By Alex Ward While other churches may look strangely at you for incorporating the historic church calendar, it can be of great benefit to members and leaders alike. The church calendar begins with Advent, moves to Christmas (a season lasting longer than just December 25), before turning to Lent … Continue reading “How the Historic Church Calendar Can Energize Your Congregation”

By Trey Teel It seems many of today’s churches have lost credibility in their local community, with citizens harboring an attitude of skepticism toward the bride of Christ. I have a problem with that. When we started Renovate Church a year and a half ago, I was unsure of a lot of things. I was … Continue reading “How Churches Can Be Known as ‘Spiritual First Responders’”

NeONBRAND photo – Unsplash By J.D. Greear You know that recent Nike commercial where everyone discovers the world has stopped spinning? The news anchor confirms, “The world has stopped turning on its axis.” Inspired by the sight of a nearby hamster wheel, a young woman grabs her Nikes and invites everyone she knows to run … Continue reading “The Most Useless (But Popular) Ministry Strategy Today”

John-Mark Smith photo – Unsplash By Laura Petherbridge I hear this statement (or some form of it) at least once a month: “My spouse and I just came from a counseling session with our pastor. We love him, and he’s a great pastor. The advice he gave us contradicts what I’m reading in Christian-based stepfamily … Continue reading “6 Important Truths About Blended Families and the Church”

By Mark Dance I’ll never forget the day in 2003 when Craig Miller and I drove all day through the hot Jordanian desert at 95 mph to deliver cash to embedded missionaries in Baghdad. These heroic missionaries from the International Mission Board were working alongside the equally heroic U.S. military to replace water pumps in … Continue reading “Pastoring in a Battle Zone”