Thursday, December 22, 2022

Thursday's Catch: The Importance of Small-Town Ministry


Ministry in small places is often slow and not regarded highly in the world’s eyes—whether the unbelieving world or the evangelical world. Rural churches need skilled, solid, vibrant gospel ministry just as much as suburbs and cities do.

Getting your church ready for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with the special events and services, extra visitors and festive decorations in your church, it can mean a little extra planning in order to keep everyone safe.

Christmas Music: A Witness For Us or Against Us
While this music is everywhere during this season, how many people realize that the words on their lips are serving as a witness against them?

Christmas Carols: 5 Songs With Rich Theology
Some of the top Christmas songs are distinctly Christian carols filled with rich theology for this season—and every season.

5 Simple Ways to Prevent Youth Pastor Burnout and Turnover
We’ve all heard the scary statistic that the average stay of a youth pastor is around 18 months. Although I can’t confirm this exact number, it’s clear that youth pastor burnout and turnover is a real thing. Typical youth leaders, in the typical church, don’t stay long.

What Is Digital Ministry, Really?
Digital ministry uses digital platforms to reach, connect, serve and empower others with the Good news of Jesus and his people. It is not merely a broadcast of your services. It is the infusion and administering of community, devotion, and mission.

About Your New Website
es, this is about your new website. Why? Because you probably need one. Just like we did. Our church’s website, Mecklenburg.org, just went live with a new design following a complete rebuild that was in development for more than a year.

5 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Small Group Leaders
Mike Mack shares are a couple things he has learned over the years and a few ideas for us.

How Not to Gossip During the Holidays
There can be a fine line between storytelling and gossip.

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