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?
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7 Steps to Launching A Successful Ministry
Don’t fly a plane before it’s built. Don’t move into a house that’s under construction and don’t launch a ministry before it’s ready. I’ve seen… Read More »7 Steps to Launching A Successful Ministry
9 Things You Must Do To Have a Successful Christmas Service
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be one of the busiest and most stressful times for church staff and leaders.… Read More »9 Things You Must Do To Have a Successful Christmas Service
11 Ideas to Say Thank You to Your Church Leaders and Staff
Our church leaders are often overworked, sometimes lonely, and always underappreciated. So take a few minutes this month to say “thank you” and to show… Read More »11 Ideas to Say Thank You to Your Church Leaders and Staff
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
Dear Pastors, Thank You
Thank you. Thank you for investing in me and so many others in ways that I will never realize. Thank you for choosing to live… Read More »Dear Pastors, Thank You
Considering a Capital Campaign in an Uncertain Economy: Calculated Risks & Leaps of Faith
Part 4 of 4 Many churches and organizations have delayed their capital campaign plans due to the uncertainty created by the pandemic and now the… Read More »Considering a Capital Campaign in an Uncertain Economy: Calculated Risks & Leaps of Faith
How to Support Church Staff During the Holidays
It really is the most wonderful time of the year to plan and celebrate the holidays! No matter your personal traditions, such as when you… Read More »How to Support Church Staff During the Holidays
People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
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
People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
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’
Thank You to All Church Ministry Staff!
Many roles within the church walls are overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated. In fact, almost all ministry staff, including those that make the back-office function, our facilities… Read More »Thank You to All Church Ministry Staff!
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?