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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Maximize Your Leadership With ‘4 Always’

Never do anything alone, and always have an apprentice. If you are leading a group, team, site, church or network, you always have an apprentice.

Christianity Comes With Enemies

Don’t worry about having enemies. Instead, concern yourself with having the right ones and for the right reasons.

Consequences of ‘Passing the Buck’

We no longer live by faith. That’s because faith is forward-looking – “the reality of what is hoped for” (Heb. 11:1, HCSB) – but leaders who only blame others cannot see beyond the immediate issues. Hope disappears.

Every Believer a Disciple Maker

Matshobane has chosen to pour himself into others and care both for who they are and what they’re doing.

Giving New Believers an Example to Follow

Evangelism and discipleship were never meant to be separated.

Are You Concerned About the Ages of Your Church Members?

We older people are typically more faithful attenders, more faithful givers, and often have a bit of wisdom that comes with age.

Unlike Any Other Book in History

Finding ways to understand the Bible offers not just knowledge but opens the door to connecting with the Lord on a much deeper level.

3 Underutilized Disciplines That Will Make Your Preaching Stronger

What’s often missing from sermons today?