13 Great Christmas Outreach Ideas
Some of the most fun ministry outreach happens during the Christmas season! There’s so much anticipation in the cooler air, and everywhere you turn –… Read More »13 Great Christmas Outreach Ideas
Some of the most fun ministry outreach happens during the Christmas season! There’s so much anticipation in the cooler air, and everywhere you turn –… Read More »13 Great Christmas Outreach Ideas
Advent began yesterday, Sunday, November 27. To prepare you and your family, ACST is providing a special Advent series. Enjoy! The theme for this year’s… Read More »Advent Series for 2022
Whether you’re a pastor, a church leader, or heading a para-church organization, we as leaders all rely on the generosity of donors or members of… Read More »Finding Funds for Your Ministry in 5 Easy Steps
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation “that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second… Read More »Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
As much as you hate to admit it, you’ve seen it happen in the very halls of your own church: people feeling ostracized because of… Read More »Fighting the Cliques in Your Church
A recent article by Terence Sweeney is titled “Vatican II didn’t fail. It’s just getting started”. October 11, 2022, marked the 60th anniversary of the… Read More »Vatican II prepared us for this time
Winter is a busy season in ministry. You’re starting to reflect on this year’s ministry opportunities and look ahead at the new year, all while… Read More »How a ChMS Solution Can Help Your Ministry This Winter
There was a day when denominational loyalty made it easy for people to find their next church or religious congregation. If a Baptist, a Methodist,… Read More »People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
Almost one-third of Americans say they are active in a church or other religious congregation (33.2%). That means two out of three Americans stay at… Read More »People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
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?
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
by Dirk Rinker and Michael Jaffarian Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He was pleased with Peter’s answer: “You are… Read More »The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly