Thursday, June 27, 2019

Thursday's Catch: The Transition from Monoethnic to Multiethnic and More


New Life Community Church: A Multiethnic Lighthouse in East Denver

Pastor Jeff Nobles tells the story of how his church made the transition from monoethnic to multiethnic and offers insights from the lessons that he learned along the way. Read More

5 Questions Every Church Visitor Wants Answered

Many pastors and church leaders have forgotten what it was like to visit a church for the first time and have no idea what to expect. For you, the walk into the building is a regular part of your week. But for a guest, it can be intimidating and confusing. They want to know about your church, but they don’t always know where to start. Make it easy for them by clearly answering these five questions. Read More

Seven Ways an Unhealthy View of Church Membership Hinders Revitalization [Podcast]

A church’s attitude toward membership can hurt revitalization. In this podcast Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe expand on seven reasons why. Listen Now

6 Ways to Invest in the Next Generation

If you work or minister with younger people, God has given you a fantastic opportunity to invest in the next generation. You have a chance to help them develop, grow, and serve Jesus greatly for years to come. But how is this done? Here are six ways that you can invest in them—and ultimately, the Kingdom. Read More

Is the Gospel Relevant for Daily Living

How does an understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ affect our lives? What difference does it make in how we live and how we relate to others and how we handle the countless struggles and experiences of life? Here is but a small sampling of how life is influenced when the Gospel is at the center. In each of the following texts, the subject matter or ethical responsibility or commandment under consideration is in some way grounded in or flows out of the gospel. This would include such Christian responsibilities as.... Read

More 3 Sources of Joy in Preaching Weekly

As I reflect on the great honor I had to serve as the primary preacher in our church, I keep coming back to three main sources of joy. Read More

9 Lessons Young Worship Leaders Need To Learn

These are the kinds of things I wish I was told when I started leading worship. Which is why I compiled this list. If you’d like, share this with the young worship leaders you’re working with. Read More
Older worship leaders can also learn from these lessons.

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