Why College Students Disconnect from Church
When I was growing up, my family went to church almost every Sunday. We were faithful servants. But, when I became a college student, I… Read More »Why College Students Disconnect from Church
When I was growing up, my family went to church almost every Sunday. We were faithful servants. But, when I became a college student, I… Read More »Why College Students Disconnect from Church
For the sake of the story, let’s say our family moved to a new home recently, prompting many visits from people who want to see… Read More »Are You Giving Everyone a Big Ol’ Church Welcome?
If you’re like me, you’re saying “How in the world did Easter sneak up on me so fast this year?” It’s only two weeks away!… Read More »Are You Ready for Easter?
Everyone wants to feel like they belong. As Simon Sinek said, “The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is… Read More »Creating Church Community at Every Age
Noticeably absent from more and more neighborhood parks is the quintessential human powered roller coaster ride – the see-saw. Older generations remember bouncing up and… Read More »5 Tips to Increase Your Church’s Giving Attitude
A recent Harvard Study says that we make two snap judgements every time we meet someone. Can I trust this person? Can I respect this… Read More »The Dos and Don’ts of Church First Impressions
Excuses, excuses. We’ve all heard them. They all stink. Church leaders are not strangers to excuses. Like a teacher staring at a student who just… Read More »Overcoming the Legitimate Church Barriers vs. the Bad Excuses
Another football season is behind us, leaving fans in agony and non-fans relieved that life can return to normal. Even though the season’s over, it… Read More »Make a Lasting Impression with Your Welcome Team
We just bought a house in a neighborhood with an HOA, and we recently attended our first HOA meeting. About half of the people there… Read More »11 Steps To Connect Your Volunteers To Your Vision
This is the scenario about your members. A young couple that fell away from involvement in the church has their first kid. They think, “We… Read More »Four Ways To Make Members Feel Welcome
First of all, I must admit I am not a theologian. Seriously, if it weren’t for spell check I would have misspelled the word theologian.… Read More »The Fellowship of the Believers
The teenage years fly by, but their impact, like lasts a lifetime. Young people are not the future of the church. They are the church.… Read More »Creating A Discipleship Path For Teens