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Friday, November 29, 2019

Friday's Catch: Entry Points, Middle Doors, and More


Create New Entry Points

Congregations cannot stand by passively and expect people to walk through the front doors of the church on Sunday morning. Churches must break the traditional rules of evangelism and provide multiple, creative, and easily-accessible entry points to faith communities. Read More

When Churches Say No

Why have people come to expect that the answer to anything new in the church is No? Perhaps it’s because the church sends a thousand subtle messages of being closed to new people, new ideas, and new experiences without even realizing it. Not only are some churches saying No to new ideas, they are also saying No to new people without being aware they are doing so. Most congregations think of themselves as friendly, welcoming communities, open to ideas and new people. But in reality outsiders and newcomers often feel closed out and shut down. The church thinks it’s saying Yes, when in fact it is saying No. Read More

Understanding Resistance to Change in Churches [Podcast]

In this podcast Thom and Sam Rainer discuss an incredibly common topic and major pain point for many churches: change and why resistance to change exists. Listen Now

A Mother And Daughter On Homelessness, Humility And A $6-A-Week Grocery Budget

The day before Ashley Baker turned 16 years old, she moved into a Dallas motel with her mom. They were newly homeless. Sandy, Ashley's mother, then 44, had just left a troubled marriage, scraped together what money she could and left home with Ashley. For the next two and a half years, they were homeless. They recounted the challenges they faced during a recent StoryCorps interview in Dallas. Read More
Note how a church played an important role in helping this homeless mother and daughter to find a new home.
25 Best Christmas Nativity Crafts for Kids in Your Children’s Ministry

With so much to do this time of year, we know that you’re looking for easy Nativity Christmas crafts that also have a wow factor! And…we know that you want to keep Jesus at the center of Christmas. That’s why we found nativity crafts–and not just any craft. Here are 25 of the best nativity Christmas crafts we found for you on Pinterest and the internet. Enjoy! Read More

Where To Find Great Video Production Blogs

Knowing the top five video production blogs online and how they can help you, will ensure that you know exactly where to go when you have questions about how to create and edit your video production. Read More

Impeachment, Impatience, and Our Call to Follow Christ

As you watch the impeachment hearings, think through whether remaining silent is going to hinder your gospel witness. Read More

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