Tuesday's Catch: 'How to Lose A First-Time Guest in 10 Minutes or Less' And More

How to Lose A First-Time Guest in 10 Minutes or Less
It’s hard to believe, but according to people who study these things, first-time guests to your church make up their minds whether they’re coming back or not in the first ten minutes of their visit. Think about that.

When Churches Want a Pastor Who Can “Bring In Young Families” . . .
Instead of seeking a Pastor who can bring in those vaunted Young Families, we need to call a Pastor who knows how to shift congregational culture. The culture in which we live and move and have our being has changed, but we are killing ourselves trying to maintain a dated congregational culture.

Vexed by quailing attendance, sex abuse and internal feuds, SBC takes on women pastors
More than 12,000 local church representatives, known as messengers, will gather in New Orleans, ready to do their denomination's business.

Also see: SBC Messengers To Vote on Constitutional Amendment Banning Women Pastors and Executive Committee forwards Law amendment to messengers, elects new officers

4 Types Of Thinking That Will Sabotage Your Leadership
Chances are a big chunk of what you’re going to do today in leadership is think. Add a crisis or instability into the mix, and your thinking can easily get tripped up into some well worn but dangerous directions. After all, thinking is a big slice of what any leader is paid to do.

The Hidden Ministry Temptation That Can Pull Us Away From Christ
We come to think worldly spotlights and platforms make us happy. But this craving for attention is the opposite of what we’re called to be.

Presenting Like a Pro
One thing that is true of churches around the world is that each one has its own unique context, problems and budget. While all of this individuality is great, it also can create a challenge when it comes to worship presentation software and equipment.

Be Prepared: Build Your Dream Ministry Gear List Before You Need It
Building a dream ministry gear list starts with this reality: “Most people don’t plan to fail, they just fail to plan.” ~ John L. Beckley

How to Overcome Obstacles to Prayer
According to an early historical document called the Didaché, the first-century Christians maintained regular prayer meetings three times per day (third, sixth, and ninth hour). But a century later, the Christians held their prayer meetings only twice per day-Sunrise and sunset. It seems like the passion for prayer started slowly decaying, even up to this present day where statistics say that 20% of church members never pray and the vast majority only do so occasionally. What obstacles to prayer do we face?

We Still Get the Bible Wrong When It Comes to Judgment
Simplistic and lazy interpretation is damaging our prophetic witness in today’s culture. 

How to Encourage Someone
Aaron Joseph Hall shares three powerful ways tat we can encourage someone today.

Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
More survivors are pursuing cases as states increasingly consider repealing time limits for child sex crime lawsuits.