4 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging New Guests
Ron Edmondson offers practical tips for making first-time visits memorable for guests in your church.
Leadership
3 Reasons Your Church Must Be Unique
While the foundation of a church must not be unique, the culture and ministry practice must be.
4 Steps for Stronger Engagement in Your Church
Ed Stetzer: "God’s mission should be so active in a church that the city misses them when they are not around."
Are You Preaching Like a Pharisee and Don’t Know It?
"Preaching should unburden people. As preachers, our job is to challenge people, yes, but not to burden them."
Managing Idea Stress
"Much of the stress we experience is rooted in hypothetical scenarios. The big 'what if ... ?' is life-threatening."
6 Unwavering Beliefs of a Church That Loves Its City
J.D. Greear: 6 Plumblines for Community Engagement
6 Ways to Get Off the Ministry Roller Coaster
Carey Nieuwhof: "Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it’s even a little more emotional."
Beyond the First Church of the Consumer
"Every step we take to further their consumer mentality is a disservice to our members and to the church at large."
11 Questions for (Not Just) Rural Church Leaders
Knowing your community's story is the first step to reaching its residents.
7 Ways to Keep an Outward Focus
"Church can easily become about what the existing congregation wants, instead of serving people beyond the existing group."