Why don’t guests return? This is a question most church leaders will ask themselves. It is encouraging to see visitors come into the church, but it can be discouraging when the vast majority seem to only be one-time visitors. Here is a list of possible reasons that may be helpful as you evaluate what is happening in your church.
Serving Together
We were created by God to serve, and our service is one way we glorify him. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do” (Eph. 2:10). Many churches are involved in service projects that help those in need and also make a positive impression on their communities.
When Were Christians First Regarded as Intolerant “Haters”?
In the midst of the high octane culture wars of the last ten years, Christians have been labelled all sorts of things: intolerant, bigoted, arrogant, narrow, dogmatic, just to name a few. But, one noteworthy word stands out. Christians have been labelled haters. Despite the fact that Christians are to be known by their love (John 13:35), it seems the world often associates us with hate.
5 Terrible Ideas That Will Make Your Worship Services Fake
Rich Kirkpatrick identifies 5 things not to do in our worsip services.
How Can We Welcome Kids to “Big Church”?
Many churches are returning to worship with all ages included in the service for the entire time or for a portion of the time. And for many, that is new, which means this question is being asked: “How can we welcome children and youth into worship service times?”
Churches are rediscovering what my generation discovered in the 1970s: churches that separate children from the adults and relegate them to children's church should not be surprised that they drift away from church in their teens.7 Suprises for New Children's Ministry Leaders
As a new children's ministry leader, director or pastor, you may think you have everything under control and know what to expect. Nothing could be farther from the truth. You've got some big surprises ahead of you. Here are a few surprises that you may face and how to be prepared to deal with it.
4 Keys to Flourishing Small Group Friendships in 2023
Everyone knows in their heads that friendships are important...But the experience of many is that we’re in a pronounced decline when it comes to experiencing friendships.
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