You can learn from best practices of churches succeeding in outreach and evangelism… and see what God might want to do in your city. The Outreach Summit is a gathering of pastors of the fastest growing churches– plus leading church thinkers – that focuses on outreach, evangelism, and best practices of healthy, growing churches. It’s […]
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How to Seek God’s Call to a New Ministry Position
Seek God’s Call to a New Ministry Position Pastor, are you in a place where you are hoping to make a move, preferably to a nicer, bigger, more comfortable or prestigious position? This afternoon I received an email from a young associate pastor of a nearby church. He wanted to pick my brain about […]
3 Simple Steps that will Make your Church More Evangelistic
You can see your church more evangelistic and effective. Pastor, the truth about you is: you are one of the most important people in your community – maybe the most important person. You are God’s messenger and direction-setter for the people of your church. And your church (along with others in your area) is the only […]
9 Things You Need to Know About Leading a Ministry Team Meeting
You can lead a ministry team meeting at church that people love to come to. You scoff? You doubt that people would ever love a board meeting or a committee meeting? Granted, we’re not usually eager meeting-goers. Meetings at church, like in the business world, have a bad reputation. They can be the archetypal waste of […]
How to Write a Great Story with your Life
Your life can be a great story. It might be hard to believe when you’re facing criticism or complaints, trying to keep up with your to-do list, or even struggling to get enough sleep, but it’s true. God wants to write a great story with your life. “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the […]
How to Build Momentum in your Church in the Dead of Winter
Wondering how you can see an explosion of life and health in your church this winter? Make a way for the people in your church to grow and to invite their friends and, to your mild surprise, they will. You can see new excitement in the lobby and in the pews. Would you like to […]
9 Dynamic Ways to Widen your Church’s Front Door
Would you like to have more newcomers to your church each weekend? Yes, please. As you develop your outreach strategy, consider including a plan for equipping your church members to be recommenders and inviters. Here are nine steps you can take to widen your church’s front door: 1. Value lost people. The key to being an inviting church is to be a […]
Do you Know how to Lead your Church from a Stool?
Here’s how to lead your church better without breaking a sweat. I’ve been using a new leadership hack lately. It might work for you, too. I’m leading from a stool on Sunday mornings. It’s simple, but powerful. Read on to see how you can lead your church more easily and effectively perched on a stool […]