More Than Friendliness How Smaller Churches Can Get Church Hospitality for Guests Right
Many churches believe they are friendly, but too few demonstrate true church hospitality for guests. The problem is friendliness is often directed internally.
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Pray as You Lead
Prayer assumes that we live in dependence on God, and I fear many of us are less dependent than we might admit.
I’m a New Member. Now, What Are My Next Steps?
Church membership is an essential part of following Christ. Discover the crucial new member next steps to enjoy the fellowship of believers at your church.
But, Are You Praying About It?
Those we guide will be much more likely to follow our lead if they see not only our vision, but also our zeal for God and our desire to talk with Him. They will want what we have.
One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers: Stopped Believing Religion Teachings
There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith because they stopped believing religion teachings.
When We Savor God’s Word
The godliest, Spirit-filled leaders I know have the Word of God dripping from their lips. They live in the Wordand its noticeable. Thats what would happen in our lives if we truly embraced savoring God's Word.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Future of Work at Church
The future of work at church is changing rapidly due to remote work and digital communications, but the yearning for in-person connections remains strong, making the church a vital place for community.
How Helpful Is a Conversion Ratio?
One way of determining evangelistic health is through a metric called conversion ratio. This ratio tells you how many people in your church it takes to win one person for Christ.
How Committed Are You to the Local Church?
God gave us the local church as his plan A for his mission on earth, and he did not give us a plan B. The local church is just that important.
Prayer: A Key to Sharing the Gospel
We cannot, in our own power, somehow change the heart of a non-believer. We sow and water the seed, but it is God who gives the increase (1 Cor. 3:7). Effective prayer for evangelism is crucial.