3 Church Planting Trends That Need to Die
"We must aim to plant churches for the glory of God and the good of the community, not to meet our own needs."
"We must aim to plant churches for the glory of God and the good of the community, not to meet our own needs."
"When people in your church stop giving, it is seldom, if ever, about the money."
Move beyond traditional services with these 30 innovative ideas shared by churches to communicate the transformational message of Easter. Whether through "Easter Kindness" acts of service, creative "Egg-vitations" for children, or hosting services in neutral community locations, these strategies are designed to engage "low mobility" families and spiritual seekers alike.
“Are we ready to have fun this morning?” ... the answer is, “Probably not.”
"Martin Luther King Jr. warned that when the church loses its voice for justice, it loses its relevance in the world."
"We are called to follow the path of Jesus, who points us toward the upside-down kingdom."
"Can we reclaim social media? Can we redeem the opportunity we have at our disposal?"
"God does not condemn you or me for our struggles, but he does want us to fight to live a holy life."
Phil Cooke: "To make a blanket statement that Hollywood is the enemy is a big mistake."
"An understanding of these statements can help the body of Christ be sensitive to the needs of its members."