These seven points from Thom Rainer about why churches can be too busy are worth considering (or reconsidering) as one year is about to lead into another. Many church leaders fail to ask the “why” questions when starting a new ministry. Why are we starting this ministry? Why should we continue it long-term? Why are …
There are plenty of reminders in my internet referring to All Saints Day, a part of the church year remembered on November 1 and the first Sunday in November. One feature of those reminders that I like is the process of consciously and deliberately remembering Christian mentors and friends who are no longer physically present …
These two keys to a unified multi-generational church by Sam Rainer are helpful. From the post: Key 1: The older generation must sacrifice for the younger generation. When the preferences of the older generation become more important than the souls of their children or grandchildren, the church dies. Church legacy passes from one generation to …
These points need to be made again and again. From J.D. Greear. “Prayer doesn’t just empower the ministry; prayer is the ministry”. “What if prayer was the most important part of any worship experience? Jesus said, “My house shall be called a ‘house of prayer for all nations,’” not a house of preaching. Is that …
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