Author: Administrador

Daniel Öberg photo – Unsplash By Diana Davis It was totally unexpected. On a typical pre-COVID Sunday, our co-ed Bible class averaged about 20, but as we began meeting online during the current crisis, the Hollywood Squares-style Zoom class quickly jumped to 50 attendees. During this chaotic time, many former members returned, and guests joined … Continue reading “3 Ideas for Growing Your Church During a Pandemic”

Albert Hyseni photo – Unsplash By Luke Holmes Did you know America has almost 500 fewer mountains today than it did in the 1950s? I thought mountains last forever, but that’s not always the case. The oil crisis of the 1970s led to an increase in the practice of strip mining, in which a large … Continue reading “Are You Exploiting Your Church?”

Chris Montgomery photo – Unsplash By Chris Surratt One of the most common questions I receive from church leaders is: “How do we make our church a church of small groups instead of a church with small groups?” For clarification: A church of small groups is typically not program driven. They’ll have the basic ministry … Continue reading “5 Steps to Reconnecting Your Church Through Groups”

By Dan Hyun Right before the new year, my younger brother, Joe, was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia. Since then, he’s been undergoing a grueling course of treatment, including a recent transplant. A few weeks after Joe’s diagnosis, my daughter, Tabitha, was found to have a failing liver. In February, we joyfully experienced an apparent miraculous … Continue reading “3 Ministry Lessons from a Pastor’s Personal Trauma”

Dane Wetton photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, church leaders face new difficulties and lingering problems. In the latest survey, Lifeway Research identified the areas in which Protestant pastors are most likely to say they could use some support. More than 1 in 10 pastors pointed to each of … Continue reading “5 Biggest Concerns Pastors Have Right Now”

By Jacob Haywood Everyone can agree the year 2020 will be talked about for decades to come. Young people will one day recount to their grandchildren the year that changed everything. They’ll tell of the great pandemic, racial tension, political division, and who knows what else. But will they tell of their conversion? Will they … Continue reading “3 Apologetic Approaches to Reach the Next Generation”

Nikko Tan photo – Pexels By Whitney Capps A couple of years ago I found myself at a point in my life where my church was going through a tough season and I was involved in multiple parachurch organizations. I had the privilege of being mentored and discipled by people in wonderful ministries. I love … Continue reading “6 Truths to Remember Before You Give Up on Your Church”

Mohamed Nohassi photo – Unsplash By Josh King This past Sunday I preached a text that dealt primarily with alcohol. I didn’t want to do it. I’ve preached nearly every week for the past 20 years and, during most of those years, multiple times a week. As much as I love preaching, there are some … Continue reading “5 Dreaded Sermon Topics—and Tips for Handling Them Gracefully”

Jonathan Daniels photo – Unsplash By Charles Holmes College campuses are going to look dramatically different this upcoming school year. As someone who leads in a college ministry, it’s daunting to consider the many restrictions we’ll have to deal with as we seek to make disciples on college campuses in the middle of a pandemic. … Continue reading “3 Essentials for Reaching the College Campus Amid Cultural Tensions”

bongkarn thanyakij photo – Pexels By Ken Braddy It may seem hard to fathom, but a microscopic virus is doing some good things in a critical church ministry: Sunday School. It’s difficult to say when churches will officially return to the campus to reopen Bible study groups. Some are already doing this, and still others … Continue reading “5 Lessons COVID-19 is Teaching Us About Sunday School”