Author: Administrador

By Mark Dance Pastors are constantly pressured to promote ministries from the stage, which is something that many of us can find annoying. Each week we wake up excited to preach and reluctant to promote. There are times, however, when we need to sound the trumpet for ministries that impact the whole church. This summer … Continue reading “9 Ways Pastors Can Effectively Promote Small Groups”

NeONBRAND photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy It’s safe to say that any church leader would want their group ministry to go well. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. In fact, “Murphy” and his unfortunate “law” seems to show up at the most inopportune times. Mistakes happen, and they can set us back with … Continue reading “4 Group Ministry Mistakes to Avoid”

Elizeu Dias photo – Unsplash By Fran Trascritti In my role at Lifeway, I have the pleasure of working with plenty of people who are younger than me. I have found them to be highly relational, creative, and eager to learn. It’s an incredible blessing to get to know each of them and to work … Continue reading “6 Ways to Invest in the Next Generation”

By Andrew Hébert If I’ve heard these sayings once, I’ve heard them a thousand times. “Pastor, why don’t we ever sing such-and-such a song?” “Pastor, I wish our music was more traditional.” “Pastor, why don’t we sing more of the songs we hear on the radio?” What is the rationale for singing the songs you … Continue reading “4 Reasons to Plan Worship Around the Word”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Many pastors and church leaders have forgotten what it was like to visit a church for the first time and have no idea what to expect. For you, the walk into the building is a regular part of your week. But for a guest, it can be intimidating … Continue reading “5 Questions Every Church Visitor Wants Answered”

Angel Origgi photo – Unsplash By Sara Beth Fentress  When I placed the silver “True Love Waits” ring on my 15-year-old finger, I never dreamed I would still be single into my 40s. It honestly didn’t even cross my mind. Growing up in the south, expectations included getting married in your early 20s so you … Continue reading “4 Critical Reminders About Singles in Your Congregation”

By Matt Emerson Church history courses aren’t high on many incoming M.Div students’ must-tackle lists. They certainly weren’t on mine. But what I’ve discovered—through my own reading and the guidance of my church history professor and doctoral supervisor—is that studying church history can play a big role in the discipleship of a believer. It’s also … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Study Church History”

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash By Jason Thacker Heading to a church gathering can be a bit overwhelming for some. Maybe you have young kids, and getting out the door is next to impossible. Or maybe you or your loved one has a medical condition that precludes you from leaving home. Or you might feel … Continue reading “What You Need to Know About the Virtual Reality Church”

By Aaron Wilson Growing up in the Bible Belt, I heard many gospel presentations during my childhood. So much so, that by the time I was eight, I knew the following phrases by heart: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The … Continue reading “The 7 Most Dangerous Words in Evangelism”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Fran Trascritti Over the past few weeks, I’ve started to run again. No, I am not a runner. Yet, I run. My wife and I, in a strange and perhaps foolish moment, decided that we were going to participate in a marathon in early 2020. Did I mention I’m not … Continue reading “4 Ways to Sabotage Your Teaching Ministry”