Rahul Chakraborty photo – Unsplash By Chris Martin Being an effective social media manager means doing more than just sitting on Facebook and Twitter all day. It requires keeping up with trends and changes in trends so that necessary changes to strategy can be made. Changing strategy to keep up with trends isn’t about being … Continue reading “5 Social Media Trends Churches Should Know About in 2020”
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Jonathan Evans Delivers Viral Eulogy of His Mother Lois Evans
Chrystal Hurst (far left), Priscilla Shirer (center left), and Anthony Evans (far right) watch as their brother Jonathan Evans (standing) eulogizes their mother Lois. – YouTube screen capture Lois Evans, the founder of Pastors’ Wives Ministry and wife of famed pastor and author Tony Evans, died on Dec. 30, 2019. On Jan. 6, 2020, her … Continue reading “Jonathan Evans Delivers Viral Eulogy of His Mother Lois Evans”
4 Reminders for Pastors From the Apostle Paul
By Michael Cooper At the beginning of 2019, I was drowning. I was experiencing the most challenging season of ministry I’d ever walked through after 14 years of serving the Lord. I was broken mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, but it was in that Psalm 88 experience I saw a glimpse of the God of Psalm … Continue reading “4 Reminders for Pastors From the Apostle Paul”
The Crucial Priority Our Churches Are Missing
Jonas Jacobsson photo – Unsplash By Jordan Easley and Ernest Easley The old saying, Take two Aspirins and call me in the morning, doesn’t really apply if you have a fast-growing cancer in your body. You need something far more drastic. But if you don’t know the cancer exists, you’ll never take the necessary steps … Continue reading “The Crucial Priority Our Churches Are Missing”
We Need Fewer Chicken Littles and More People of Hope
By Ryan Rice “The sky is falling!” One little acorn hitting the head of Chicken Little led him to proclaim the world was coming to an end. In the famous children’s story, Chicken Little fretted, worried, and in turn, caused everyone around him to become unreasonably afraid. Imagine if Chicken Little had a social media … Continue reading “We Need Fewer Chicken Littles and More People of Hope”
TobyMac Releases ‘21 Years,’ a Song About His Son’s Tragic Death
TobyMac sings about the loss of his son, Truett, in his latest song, “21 Years.” – YouTube screen capture Less than three months after his son Truett’s unexpected death, Christian artist Toby McKeehan (TobyMac) released a song grappling with the loss. Late on Jan. 10, TobyMac tweeted a link to the song, “21 years,” with … Continue reading “TobyMac Releases ‘21 Years,’ a Song About His Son’s Tragic Death”
3 Ways to Promote Racial Unity in Our Churches
By Daniel Darling Near the back of the Bible we find a different picture from what we normally see in most of our churches each Sunday. We find a glorious, diverse picture of God’s kingdom, a mosaic of the Imago Dei, with every nation, tribe and tongue (Revelation 5 and 7) gathered around Christ’s throne. … Continue reading “3 Ways to Promote Racial Unity in Our Churches”
3 Worship Habits of Spiritually Healthy Pastors
By Chris Hefner I have quite a few habits I observe every day. For example, after dinner each night, I find a sweet treat, usually Oreos and milk, to finish dinner. In the mornings, I make a pot of coffee and drink at least a cup each day. Also, in the mornings, I make time … Continue reading “3 Worship Habits of Spiritually Healthy Pastors”
From Isolation to Community: How the Church Can Mitigate the Loneliness Epidemic
Eddi Aguirre photo – Unsplash By Kristy Etheridge It’s morning rush hour in New York City. A Manhattan-bound subway car is crammed with at least 100 people, but aside from the familiar squeal of wheels on metal, it’s eerily quiet. No one is talking. No one is making eye contact. A handful of people appear … Continue reading “From Isolation to Community: How the Church Can Mitigate the Loneliness Epidemic”
20 Ideas for Your Kids Ministry This Year
Ben White photo – Unsplash By Bekah Stoneking It’s a new year—a new decade—and while the kids ministry calendar may be in line with the school calendar, turning the page to a new year can be an opportunity to try a new approach. Here are 20 ideas to refresh your goals and strategies in 2020. … Continue reading “20 Ideas for Your Kids Ministry This Year”