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NASA photo – Unsplash By Lori McDaniel It was nothing I expected, but it was everything I needed. Sitting on a dirt floor with makeshift coverings of miscellaneous fabrics, I listened as members of the small, South Asian village church gave testimony to how God had been working. In a prior gathering, these new believers … Continue reading “5 Shifts to Mobilize Your Church for Global Mission Involvement”

Papaioannou Kostas photo – Unsplash By Reid Smith Vulnerability is uncomfortable. A turtle that’s belly up is vulnerable. It’s stuck and has no defense. That’s what vulnerability feels like to most people, which is why it’s unnatural to choose to go there. People don’t naturally pursue ways to make themselves feel exposed to some kind … Continue reading “5 Ways to Cultivate Vulnerability in Your Small Group”

By Mark Dance Pastors who are leading evangelistic churches are also living evangelistic lives. Every. Single. Time. The good news (pun alert) is that you also can lead an evangelistic life and ministry.  You can and should take Jesus’ command to love our neighbor seriously by taking it literally.  The term Jesus used for “neighbor” … Continue reading “8 Simple Ways to Love Your Neighbors”

By Chris Surratt A core component of leading a small group meeting will be facilitating the conversation through the Bible study. Even though you may not be teaching a lesson, there are still little things you can do and watch for that will help guide the group to a spiritually impactful discussion. 1. Good Questions … Continue reading “2 Things Every Bible Study Discussion Needs”

By Brian Boyles There are countless causes of panic for a church leader. Church finances, disgruntled congregation members, and over-commitment—to name a few. And then there’s declining church attendance. The idea of a sizable decrease in the Sunday morning attendance gives most church leaders a bit of heartburn. There can be a number of reasons … Continue reading “4 Ways to Stay Motivated When Church Attendance Declines”

George Becker photo – Pexels By Dennis Garcia Discipleship is a buzzword right now. In the past 15 years, I’ve seen a growing emphasis on the need for disciple-making churches. My state convention has even adopted it as our primary focus, “A disciple-making church for every person.” After all, disciple-making is the very heart of … Continue reading “7 Lies About Discipleship and What To Do About Them”

Aziz Acharki photo – Unsplash By Bill Noe If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media lately, you know there’s no shortage of hot topics hitting our news feeds these days. Abortion, politics, racism, gender issues, and the list goes on and on. These aren’t simple, trivial topics but rather culture-shaping issues that … Continue reading “3 Habits to Help You Handle Hot Topics in Church”

By Matt Henslee and Kyle Bueermann When you accept a call to pastor an existing church, you’re entering ministry in a church that has a history. The pulpit you stand behind each Sunday has been a launching point for the proclamation of the Word of God week in and week out. In my current church, … Continue reading “4 Tips for Preaching in a Rural Church”

Frank Pierson photo – Flickr By Aaron Earls Talking with a non-Christian can be intimidating for many followers of Jesus, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Recently, I took a trip to the Grand Canyon and ventured out on to the Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that extends 70 feet out over the … Continue reading “8 Steps to Deeper Conversations With Non-Christians”

Ben White photo – Unsplash By Daryl Crouch Does the congregation like your church? Do you like your church? Does your child like the student ministry? Are people connecting to the music and preaching ministries? Does the schedule work for everyone? I hope you can answer all of these questions with a resounding “Absolutely!” But … Continue reading “7 Actions to Take When Church Doesn’t Meet Expectations”