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6 things you DON'T/DO want said about your church
Churches want, and rightly so, for their extended communities to speak well of them. These days, a lot of time and money goes into promulgation of good PR about the local church—particularly …January 21, 2012
| Churches want, and rightly so, for their extended communities to speak well of them. These days, a lot of time and money goes into promulgation of good PR about the local church—particularly the "humungo" local church. While all that is going … |
| You may think that worship in the Episcopalian church is mostly about ritual, but you'd be wrong—as it turns out! My wife and I have been honored by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas to give several of its leaders an introductory glimpse at the … |
 | Beaten down by the bazaar? Unsure about Santa in the sanctuary? Too much partying but not enough preparing? Don't let those "frivolous" holiday rituals turn you into a Scrooge this year. If your church has holiday traditions or practices that don't … |
| This is for pastors of all shapes and sizes. Answer the questions in your own launguage and face the facts about your ministry efficacy as seen through a 90 years young colleague's eyes. It's brutal! I had a chance to spend 48 hours with a dear … |
 | Money is often the "silent subject" in many churches. Here is a list (and discussion video) of 30 small group or class discussion questions based on the 30-day generosity devotional, 7 Keys to Open-Handed Living in a Tight-Fisted World. The … |
| In providing generosity materials to thousands of churches and training thousands of pastors we have discovered there is a major shift going on in how churches want to approach generosity issues. For many decades, if you wanted to increase giving … |
| Looking for a healthy creative jolt. Here are some ideas that might kickstart your imaginative engine... 1. Don't think outside the box...figure out what's in your box! If you are envious (tsk, tsk) of the trappings that another church has, you … |
 | Prior to my present place of ministry, I spent more than 20 years consulting with churches across the nation. I also had the opportunity to research churches, primarily in the United States. Over time I noticed certain patterns or signs that … |
| I have some of my best theological discussions in the barber chair. I had the opportunity to share the gospel with a barber and watch him become a follower of Christ. Three years ago, I preached his funeral and shared with his family and friends … |
| Every year, most of our churches are in need of some game changing weekends in the life of our church. This can happen by bringing in a game changing guest speaker for a weekend of ministry. Unfortunately, when most pastors are out of the pulpit … |
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The Heartbeat of Rising Influence Churches
"Rising influence" churches show significant innovation in ministry, and they positively impact both their local communities and their pastoral peers. Most are looking for new, meaningful, biblically …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Breaking the 50 Percent Barrier: How to Increase Small Group Participation in Your Church
Leadership Network invited several innovative small groups pastors to explain how they have broken the mythical—and for some churches, seemingly impenetrable— 50% participation barrier …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Breaking Down the Age Barriers: How Churches Become Intentionally Intergenerational
Today's society often segments people by age. Young and old have few opportunities to interact. However, some churches are discovering that intergenerational ministry is a rewarding, Godhonoring work …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Leadership Network -
Planning for Big Success with Small Groups
This guide shows ways to help plan successfully when working with small groups.Type: GuideSource: ACS Technologies -
Going Outside the Church Walls
Find out how to encourage people to visit your church and the things you can do to make sure they keep coming back.Type: White PaperSource: ACS Technologies
