Sometimes ministry hurts. There’s grief and pain for church leaders. It’s like a violent storm that comes from every angle against us. Discouragement. Depression. Quitting. Being fired. Wanting to turn your back on church and ministry. Why is the downside of being in ministry so huge? And why does it hit all of us? Prayerfully read on, church […]
Grandparent Ministry: 5 Big Reasons Why your Church Needs It
Your church can ignite and deploy grandparents to raise up young generations to love and follow Jesus. You have an army of seasoned Christians sitting in the pews in your church. What if you could deploy them to reach and lead millions of people to Jesus? That would be a miracle. What would motivate them? […]
9 Most Important Personal Practices for Pastors
Pastor, how do you stay strong for the long haul? These personal practices for pastors will help you thrive for a lifetime of ministry. Of all the factors that go into the making of a healthy church, the pastor’s personal health, growth and well-being are at the top. Healthy churches have healthy pastors and growing […]
Why it’s Important that your Church Engages the World Right Now
For the past several months I’ve been uneasy about the approach the church is taking to the COVID pandemic. Maybe you are, too. Here’s what’s bothering me. Matthew 8:2-3 tells us about Jesus’ response to illness one day: A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make […]
How to Celebrate Christmas in your Church During the Pandemic
October 2020 You can lead your church through the holidays this year in a way that brings connection and growth. Are you wondering how your church should navigate the Christmas season during the pandemic? In a year where everything is different, how should we handle our church’s holiday events? We love the traditions that come with […]
How to Strengthen your Church Finances in the Pandemic
How is your church doing financially these days? If the pandemic has hit your church, it’s likely that your offerings are down, people are out of work, your budget is out of whack, and the future looks uncertain. Tight church budgets and downward-trending giving are worrisome, but you can lead your church through the financial […]
5 Easy Ways to Improve your Preaching in a Pandemic [Free Sermon]
Make these easy shifts as you prepare your sermons and you will improve your preaching in a pandemic. Have you felt it? The stakes of our preaching are higher than normal. So much hinges on our sermons these days because, for many, the weekend service is the only equipping and connection action they’re experiencing right […]
13 Specifics that will Grow your Outdoor Church Service
Grow your Outdoor Church Service by working on the logistics. We didn’t imagine being in this position. Our building is off limits for church, and the parking lot is the center of ministry. Here’s something else we never imagined: we like outdoor church better than church indoors! Maybe it’s that we’re all desperate for the […]