Christians should grow in these attributes as time goes by. Conversely, if you’re not seeing growth in these areas, discipleship may have stalled out in the congregation. Read More »
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3 Ways Churches Can Avoid Living in the Past
When we’re looking outside the walls of our church, we have our head raised and gain a vision for the lost. That keeps us moving forward in the right direction. Read More »
Pastors Satisfied With Discipleship Efforts, But Recognize Room for Growth
Most Protestant pastors feel confident about the discipleship taking place in their churches, however, there’s still plenty of room for growth, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. Read More »
7 Critical Issues for Your Easter Service Preparation
It would be difficult to make major adjustments for Easter services at your church right now, but there are seven critical issues you can address before the weekend arrives. Read More »
4 Convictions about the Pastor and Technology
Someone once said everything we use is either a tool or an idol. If we use technology, it can be a good thing. If technology uses or controls us, it becomes an idol. Read More »
Teens Are Lonelier Than Ever, But Parents and Churches Can Help
Technological advances can’t replace our need to be in the presence of other humans. We are creatures designed to be “among” others. Let’s give that to our children. Read More »
5 Ways Email Can Make or Break Your Ministry Impact
There are unspoken, unwritten messages sent by the way you handle ministry-related emails. Do you do these things in your electronic correspondence with your staff, volunteers, or church members? Read More »
5 Necessities for Church Revitalization
The fact many churches have reputations for lots of things other than making disciples and improving their community is the reason we need revitalization. Read More »
7 Design Tips to Help Your Church Visitors Stick
Though well-designed environments can’t singlehandedly make your visitors stay indefinitely, a lousy design can absolutely repel your first-time guests. Read More »
7 Keys to Effective Church Staff Meetings
Meetings can be effective tools to get all the staff or volunteers on the same page. Some church staff meetings, however, are colossal wastes of time. Here are some ways to improve. Read More »