Stephen Witmer: A Small-Town Ministry Vision for Small-Town MinistryPart 2
Stephen Witmer discusses his theological vision and ministry strategy for small-town churches, emphasizing a gospel that is both big and small.
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Now That You’ve Reopened… Should You Actually Close Your Building Again For Church Growth Strategy?
Every time you think 2020 is going to get easier, it just gets more complex. So heres a question: Should you close your church after reopening it? While that sounds like a terrible question, what if it was your best church growth strategy? I know that probably sounds like heresy and you may be too […]
The Key to Making Faster, Better Decisions
As a leader, I am forced to make dozens of decisions every day. During this pandemic that has only multiplied. Thankfully, years ago I learned the secret to making better decisions faster. When I’m pushed for a quick answer—when everyone knows a decision needs to be made now, but without time to get all the … Continued
Repentance of Systemic Racism Includes Restoration
This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount. Luke 19:8 Embracing the concept of systemic racism repentance is essential for true restoration, as illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus.
How to Refocus Your Fundraising in a Bad Economy
Way back in 2008 I wrote a post on how churches, ministries and nonprofits can survive an economic downturn. If you didn’t read it, check it out and pass it on to a church, ministry or nonprofit organization you know is struggling right now. Perhaps just as important would be your media strategy during difficult … Continued
What Is the Believers Living Hope?
In his first letter, the apostle Peter says that, in the resurrection, we have a living hope. Hope is in short supply these days, and Ive heard a lot of people bring up the word. But hope without any substance isnt hope at all. Thats why Im thankful that Peter didnt just talk about the believer's living hope, […]
Can You Hear Me Now?
“Can you hear me now?” It wasn’t that long ago a guy in a yellow shirt would interrupt our television entertainment to ask that annoying question. Even as I consider the ridiculousness yet genius of that marketing campaign, I realize how important his question is today. Some time ago, this same guy started showing up … Continued
4 Steps to Teaching Kids Generosity
Parents want to raise generous kids. We desire our children to be giving individuals who care about and share with others. After all, none of us are longing for our families to leave a legacy of selfish or stingy lives. However, we also wonder, Will a lifestyle of generosity ever occur? I think we all know that teaching kids generosity is a challenge […]
How to Refresh When the World Makes You Weary
Early in March, the prevailing thought was that we’d all be back in buildings for church services by May. Very few expected the COVID pandemic to go this long. It’s now May, and only a handful of churches have reopened at very limited percentages of their normal seating capacity. Some churches are working on plans … Continued
Why Churches Struggle With Evangelism
Eight reasons churches have a hard time with evangelism.
