Reflections on 12 Years of Pastoring the Homeless in Las Vegas
"Over the years, I've learned a few things about the homeless that you’re never going to find in a book."
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550 Accept Christ at Southern California Evangelism Event
“Stand Strong Ojai turned out to be a real win for God,” says Blankenship. “It brought a revival across our city.”
First-Time Visitor Gifts: 4 Things That Should Be Included
"A gift bag, if done well, can play a major part in a person’s decision to visit your church again."
3 Church Methods That Need to Change
Ed Stetzer: "Here are three methodological shifts churches should consider to more effectively make disciples."
The Weight of Firing a Pastor: Why Termination is the ‘Death Stroke’ for Ministry
Terminating a minister is more than just a job change; it’s an announcement to the world that can end a career. Before your church takes the "death stroke" of firing a pastor, consider these seven redemptive alternatives to protect the church and the minister’s future.
When Ministry Knocks You Down, How to Get Back Up
"As I’ve faced discouragement in ministry, these simple choices have helped me encourage myself in the Lord."
Life-Change Stories: 5 Ways to Find Them
"Telling stories is a powerful way to demonstrate God’s faithfulness in our churches and in our lives."
Life-Change Stories: 6 Ways to Tell Them
"Nothing breaks down silos like celebrating stories of life-change in your church."
8 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Congregation to Post While You Preach
"Preach the Word, and if necessary, use words. And tweets. And pictures."
Going on a Mission Trip This Summer? Don’t Do These 3 Things
"I'm offering these observations to you along with some suggestions that are less sexy but more helpful to those you serve."
