We are not left alone with our questions. It is not up to us to solve the riddles of our existence. Max Lucado explains that we have a helper, a divine instructor. He will save us from the cul-de-sac of confusion and the dead end of doubt. He does this by enrolling us in the primary course of his university: Jesus Christ.
Regularly studying Scripture together is an important community rhythm we often neglect.
Almost everybody sacrificed to pay the bills. We had to, actually. None of us was rich, but our mutual sacrifices produced the offerings we needed to get through each week financially.
Deferred maintenance crises in churches are hindering church adoption. Simply stated, many potential church adoptions have been delayed or dropped because the adopting church cannot afford to upgrade the facilities of the declining church seeking adoption, impacting post-pandemic church trends.
Insights from the apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4 on navigating loneliness in ministry.
The Lords best servants are the congregations best leaders. Those who lead best are humble servants willing to stoop and wash the feet or rise and lead the charge, whatever the situation requires for those qualified for the Lord's work.
Sure your communications, media, and tech teams want to do amazing things. So they bring out the fog machines, fancy lights, and the worship leader reaches far beyond the capabilities of the choir or worship team.
A significant number of churches have never invited a vocational evangelist to speak. Why not?
When someone is going through a difficult time in life, whether they are feeling overwhelmed, stricken with grief, or just generally burdened, they are often encouraged that though their challenges are considerable, God would never give them more than they could handle. This common saying is not a biblical concept and is an example of scripture not in bible.
Reproducing campuses is not the same as adding another ministry to your church. Moving from a mono-site to a multi-site church mentality is a major paradigm shift, and a church multisite strategy is crucial for success.
