12 Ways to Serve Your Community This Christmas Season
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” This is a great line in one of my family’s favorite… Read More »12 Ways to Serve Your Community This Christmas Season
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Where are All the American Christians?
Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 7:21). None of us reading this can say… Read More »Where are All the American Christians?
Millions of Christians are Inactive in Their Faith: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Every church has a mix of more-active and less-active members. There are many ways we try to describe this. We might talk about the “faithful”… Read More »Millions of Christians are Inactive in Their Faith: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Reaching Those In Need Near Your Church
Whether they know it or not, people need to be connected to the life of the church. This means you get them involved in fellowship,… Read More »Reaching Those In Need Near Your Church
8 Creative Ways to Bless your Community this Holiday Season
November and December mark a time of holiday preparations and incredible busyness for most of us. Yet it’s also supposed to be the season of… Read More »8 Creative Ways to Bless your Community this Holiday Season
How to Throw a Great Party for Your Church
It’s the time of year when fun church event ideas are being planned- back to school, fall carnivals and trunk or treat, Friendsgiving meals, and… Read More »How to Throw a Great Party for Your Church
Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
People everywhere are yearning for meaning, purpose, and hope. Scarcely able to express this need, most have settled for an introspective existence, unaware of the… Read More »Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
How Do We Know Who To Help?
We want to best serve our community with knowledge and hands-on help. Community outreach ideas for churches during times of an economic downturn include physical… Read More »How Do We Know Who To Help?
I’d Be In That Boat When It Comes To The Economy
If you’ve ever watched any of the late-night television shows, they would sometimes feature street interviews with everyday people asking them to name ten U.S.… Read More »I’d Be In That Boat When It Comes To The Economy
Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and if you’re like me, you want to make sure your pastoral team knows how much you want to honor… Read More »Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Pastor Appreciation Day
October 9th will soon be upon us, are you ready? A brief history shows that while Pastors have been especially acknowledged by congregants since the… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Pastor Appreciation Day
Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
The American people are unhappy with the moral condition of our country. Maybe that’s not news, but consider a few specifics: These findings are from… Read More »Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is