For many congregations, July means Vacation Bible School. Most VBS schedules include music, snacks, activities and crafts themed around a certain Bible story, passage or… Read More »Impact your Entire Congregation with VBS
Many churches are continuing the push to reach new people as they realize the need to engage the millennial generation. These outreach efforts can certainly… Read More »Outreach 101: 5 Keys to Discipleship and Growth
Piloting a helicopter demands one’s complete attention to control the madness of the multiple parts of the machine. Pilots lean on 3 dimensional thinking to… Read More »Cultivating a Well-Rounded Ministry
Many of us spend the six weeks of Lent seeking focus, renewal, practicing confession and repentance and developing new spiritual disciplines. We may struggle with… Read More »Helping Small Groups Make Disciplines Stick
I recently had the opportunity to tour a botanical garden. I enjoyed the beauty of the blooming flowers but also learned so much about the… Read More »Small Groups: Pruning for New Growth
The Selfie Generation lives by the motto, “this is our world and everyone else is just living it.” We are the Selfie Generation. Selfies dominate… Read More »Reaching the Selfie Generation
Over the past 20 years, many churches have transitioned their discipleship approach from Sunday School to small groups. Many people imagine a small group as… Read More »Connecting through Common Interests: Debunking Small Group Fears
Discipleship doesn’t just happen. It only occurs in churches that are intentional and have a plan to execute it properly for all attendees. What is… Read More »The Importance of Having a Discipleship Plan
Jesus desires to build a community of people centered around Himself …not just to gather a crowd. We often miss the main thing and wind… Read More »4 Essentials to Turn Attendees into Disciples
Kids’ ministry is the funnest and most rewarding ministry in the church with a great return on investment. Parents have the greatest responsibility and ability… Read More »How to Read God’s Word with Your Kids (and Not Lose Your Mind)
Every day I help churches take a look at how they are managed. One of the common situations I run into is a large church… Read More »Discipling People, Not Just Data Is Key For Ministry
Pastoring isn’t easy. Pastors make and take tough calls. They hire people, fire people, marry people, and bury people. They work to save marriages that… Read More »Nine Questions To Ignite Discipleship Conversations With Your Staff
