Thursday's Catch: '5 Steps to Reaching a Younger Generation' and More

5 Steps to Reaching a Younger Generation--Without Alienating an Older One

Why do so many leaders end up with older Christians getting upset when they’re simply trying to reach the lost? Read More

Kids in Church: What do You Expect is Going to Happen?

Time has revealed to us some unintended consequences of the age segregation model adopted in the mid-20th century. And it’s not just in the church; our whole culture bought into the idea that separating generations is a good idea...but we were wrong. Read More

One Thing We Know For Sure Is God’s Will for You....

"Often I do not know the answer to a question about God’s will in a specific situation, but I can always point to one thing I know for sure is God’s will. And it is not a small matter. In fact, if we understand this and commit to this, the answer to a lot of decisions becomes clearer." Read More

7 Ways Senior Pastors Can Engage Teenagers to Listen to Their Sermons

Want to know how to engage teenagers to listen to your sermons? Read on. Read More

These tips will help preachers engage older people too.

Gained in Translation

Having the Bible in our own language is a gift we shouldn't take for granted. Read More

Helping a Worship Ministry Act Like a Healthy Body
One of the most vital contributions a worship leader can and should make to the culture of the worship ministry at his or her church is a firm commitment to building a healthy team, expecting (and helping) all of the members of the ministry – band members, choir members, tech team, and more – to act like the members of a healthy body. Read More

7 Reasons Why Announcements Don't Usually Lead to Church Member Involvement

I’ve heard it done often. In fact, I’ve done it too often. “It” in this case refers to trying to recruit church volunteers primarily by making announcements from the pulpit, via email, or within the church newsletter. Here’s why that approach doesn’t work.... Read More

The Search Bar as Spiritual Battleground

"Our mental and spiritual health suffers in this age of information gluttony; there is simply too much. Too many voices shouting at us. We don’t know what, if anything, to trust." Read More

One-on-One with CJ Davison on Our Christian Witness Today

“Relationships, not programs, are foundational to Jesus’ kingdom.” Read More