Thursday, July 21, 2022

Thursday's Catch: 'Seven Common Comments Non-Christians Make about Christians' and More


Over the past several years, Thom Rainer and his research teams have interviewed thousands of unchurched non-Christians. Among the more interesting insights I gleaned were those where the interviewees shared with me their perspectives of Christians.

Laying the Best Foundation for Starting a Special Needs Ministry
Are you ready to make a plan to include all families in your church? Here are three steps to start a special needs ministry.

The Indispensable Ministry of Disability
It is a courageous decision for parents to bring their child with special needs to church, not knowing if they will be welcomed or if people are willing to make adaptations to accommodate their needs.

6 Ways the Team Reflects the Leader
"A leader can complain about the culture of the team for only a few years because after that, the culture reflects the leader.” In a church or an organization, there are multiple teams or groups. Obviously there should be an overarching culture and mission, but it is common for those teams/groups to take on different identities. And those identities, over time, are reflections of the leadership the group receives.

Why We Shouldn’t Practice Liturgy ‘A La Carte’
Stripping historical traditions from their theological context is trendy but problematic.

Worship Leader, Use the Whole Bible
How to craft calls to worship, invocations, and benedictions from all of Scripture.

What Does the Embodied Church Mean for Kids?
This is a unique moment for you to walk alongside parents as they disciple their kids to know and love the Lord and His church.

6 Essentials for Spiritual and Emotional Health
After meeting with her pastor, Kelly Minter recognized six things that have significantly supported her spiritual and emotional health. Se has put them in the form of questions so you can think personally and critically about how well you’re covered in each area.

U.S. House Officially Abandons Support for Traditional Marriage
In what was historically signifcant vote the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), codifying same sex marriage into federal law, moves closer to becoming the law of the land.

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