Pixabay photo – Pexels By Aaron Wilson Pastor Gregg Matte of First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, jokes that for at least a month, the church’s worship team didn’t sing a single song. “But they were leading in worship,” he says. Matte is referring to the month following the landfall of Hurricane Harvey—a Category 4 … Continue reading “How a Hurricane Revealed One Church’s Difference Making Culture”
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Evangelicals More Likely to Be Found in Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Than Largest Ones
PicJumbo photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Finding an evangelical in one of America’s largest cities might be rare, but they’re more plentiful in the nation’s fastest-growing cities. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau projections, 10 cities have populations larger than 1 million. New York City Los Angeles Chicago Houston Phoenix Philadelphia San Antonio … Continue reading “Evangelicals More Likely to Be Found in Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Than Largest Ones”
3 Ways to Communicate Better With Your Church Staff
By Billy Walker There’s a vast difference between possessing the ability to speak in a large group setting and speaking one-on-one in a smaller group dynamic. While many pastors get paid to practice the former at the pulpit, the latter is often needed when dealing with church staff and volunteers. For some pastors, the communication … Continue reading “3 Ways to Communicate Better With Your Church Staff”
3 Church Culture Shifts to Keep Young Parents Spiritually Engaged
Brittany Simuangco photo – Unsplash By Daryl Crouch It’s a beautiful sight to see: young parents with their new babies lined up on stage during the rite of passage known as “Baby Dedication Sunday.” Not as formal as in days gone by, but most moms and dads make the extra effort to dress their newborn … Continue reading “3 Church Culture Shifts to Keep Young Parents Spiritually Engaged”
8 Strategies for Guiding People to the Right Group
Aron Visuals photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy A few years ago my wife and I were in the process of searching for a new church home. We visited numerous churches and Bible study groups, and learned a lot about ways that churches are steering guests to groups. Although most of our visits were pleasant … Continue reading “8 Strategies for Guiding People to the Right Group”
10 Little Things That Can Change Your Ministry as a Pastor
By Michael Cooper I enjoy reading military books, especially ones by and about Navy SEALS. The leadership qualities and characteristics of these brave SEALS inspire me to be a better man and pastor. Recently, I read a small book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…and Maybe the World, by Admiral William … Continue reading “10 Little Things That Can Change Your Ministry as a Pastor”
10 Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Readiness for an Active Shooter
Scott Webb – Unsplash By Dave Milam There’s a haunting question that often enters my mind when I walk into a church for an onsite facility evaluation. It’s a question I hate asking, but one every church leader should consider. What would happen if an active shooter slipped into the facility during a weekend service? … Continue reading “10 Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Readiness for an Active Shooter”
3 Things a Small Group Leader is Not
Freely photo By Chris Surratt The number one barrier to someone stepping up to lead a small group is the word leader. Take five seconds right now and think about what you imagine when you hear that word. Go ahead, I’ll wait. What came to mind? A CEO of a large company? A head of … Continue reading “3 Things a Small Group Leader is Not”
4 Ways Pastors Become Pretenders
By Mark Dance Miguel Ibarra pretended to be a priest for over 18 years before being exposed. He preached and performed weddings, baptisms, and communion despite having never been ordained. After a thorough investigation, it was determined Ibarra had forged his documents, so he was dismissed and deported back to his home country of Columbia. … Continue reading “4 Ways Pastors Become Pretenders”
10 Pieces of Advice for a Young Church Leader
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash By Fran Trascritti You’ve served, prayed, studied and waited for this day to come. I know that feeling from so many years ago: the eagerness to get started, the ideas that keep popping up in your head, and the excitement leading to the beginning of your ministry role. I’ve … Continue reading “10 Pieces of Advice for a Young Church Leader”