Building Bridges to Our Muslim Neighbors
Neighborly Faith is encouraging dinner and dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
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What to Say to the Worst Critics
Keep calm and use facts. Maintaining a good reputation is a biblical requirement for pastors. I can understand the visceral reaction of defensiveness when faced with a public attack. Most want to defend their good name. The problem is you escalate the issue when you respond emotionally. Learn how to be responding to harsh critics effectively.
Michelle Sanchez: Becoming Beloved Community
Jesus shed new light on what agape looks like by establishing himself as the standard for agape love. In the end, we will best build beloved community as we love just like Jesus loved us.
How Do You Determine If Your Church Plant Is Successful?
What are the benchmarks for a new church plant?
What if Every Christian Shared the Gospel?
Everyone who is Jesus disciple is his witness (Acts 1:8) and is sent somewhere, whether locally or further afield. The New Testament shows us fishermen, tax collectors, former prostitutes, women whod had 5 husbands, zealots, ex-Pharisees, old, young, rich, poor, educated and uneducated, sent out on mission to draw people to Jesus. So theres no excuse for watching someone else do it instead of us, as all Christians share the gospel.
Parking Lot Volunteers Set the Tone
Remember that we live in an 8 second world, and first impressions are critical. In that context, whether you have one person or a multi-person team helping in the parking lot, they’re the first contact new visitors will receive.
The Week After Easter: Post Easter Church Encouragement
When you lead a church, you cant help but dreamand dream big. I think thats one of the marks of a leader. But for most, its not long before the dream comes face to face with reality, especially in the week after Easter.
How to Champion a Multiethnic Church
Seeking to build a multiethnic church in one of the most racially divided cities in the world
When Your Church Is Resisting Change
The future is uncharted territory, but we walk forward into it whether we like it or not. Believers have a Lord who dwells in the future as well as the present. We can go confidently into that good night, as one put it. He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, especially when the church is resisting change.
Sean Nemecek: Wholeness After Pastor Burnout Recovery
Teams that thrive tend to encourage one another seven to nine times more than they criticize, a key aspect of pastor burnout recovery.
