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By Cameron Triggs Sometimes you read something so unbelievable you have to Google it to see if it’s real. But every now and then, there’s something you won’t be able to find through a quick internet search. We must observe them through the rhythms of life. We Whisper About Race Here’s something I’ve observed that … Continue reading “We Need to Stop Whispering About Race”

Matheus Ferrero photo – Unsplash By Fran Trascritti Men’s ministry has certainly impacted my life over the last 25-plus years, which is one of the reasons I love men’s ministry. I appreciate digging into the Word of God with other guys. I enjoy the joking and laughing, the fellowship and the ways that men can … Continue reading “5 Characteristics of an Effective Men’s Ministry”

Eneida Nieves photo – Pexels By Laura Petherbridge “Hello. My Name is Laura. I’m a grace-killer.” If there was a 12-step program for recovering grace-killers, aka legalists, I could be the founder. And that is how I would need to introduce myself. It’s an embarrassing confession. It’s an essential confession. But it’s a victorious confession. … Continue reading “9 Signs Your Church is a Breeding Ground for Legalism”

By Mark and Janet Dance We enjoy fielding questions from ministry couples. In the last four years, we’ve received approximately 800 questions at 50 marriage events across North America. In last week’s post, we answered five FAQs from these events, and in this post, we’ll tackle four more, plus a question every pastor should be … Continue reading “10 Top Questions From Ministry Couples (Part Two)”

Relentless Church photo – Freely By Lee Eclov Part of the seeker-sensitive movement in churches was to make “unchurched Harry and Mary” comfortable if they came through the door. Songs were easy to pick up. There were great visuals and intriguing dramatic sketches. Instead of sermons, there were talks. Everything that happened on the stage … Continue reading “2 Vital Impressions Every Guest Should Have at Your Church”

Artem Saranin photo – Pexels By Ken Braddy Memorial Day is behind us, and July 4 is looming. Church members are headed off on vacations, and for most of our churches, VBS and summer camps are just around the corner. Before you know it, fall will be here. That’s when group members return in droves … Continue reading “6 things to do This Summer to Create Effective Fall Groups”

By Chris Hulshof If you were to build a list of important Christian days, what days would you include? Certainly, the list would begin with either Christmas or Easter. These are two times our church calendars offer events and services that help us remember the significance of these dates. At Christmas, we’re reminded of the … Continue reading “4 Reasons Why Ascension Day Matters”

Andre Hunter photo – Unsplash By Chris Surratt Almost every group will have one or more of what I call “EGRs.” EGR stands for: Extra Grace Required. These are well-meaning but high-demanding people who can derail a group discussion if not dealt with in a healthy, biblical way. 1. The Dominator Your group may have … Continue reading “4 Difficult People You’ll Encounter in Ministry—and How to Handle Them”

Moviegoers gather and pray outside a theater in Edina, Minn., after seeing “Kingdom Men Rising” during its two-night Fathom Event release. – Photo courtesy of The Urban Alternative By Aaron Earls After a successful theatrical event, Kingdom Men Rising, a documentary about biblical manhood, will now be made available for churches and other groups to … Continue reading “‘Kingdom Men Rising’ Film Moves From Theaters to Churches”

By Michael Criner When I entered the ministry as a high school senior, I had far more passion than wisdom. Like so many others before me, I didn’t know what I didn’t know; and I didn’t know what I couldn’t do! As Daniel Kahneman says, “We’re blind to our blindness. We have very little idea … Continue reading “3 Things I Asked God To Do To Get Me Out Of A Comfortable Rut”