Saturday Lagniappe: 'In Seasons of Waiting, Learn to Love People' And More

In Seasons of Waiting, Learn to Love People
We’re often so busy looking forward to the next thing, we forget to look around at the people alongside us on the journey.

8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church
Having planted two churches, Ron Edmondson has learned a few things. Some of the things he has learned are things he would not do again if he were planting another church.

Simple Ways to Encourage Different Cultural Expressions in Church
In a multicultural church, it can be easy to let the dominant culture dominate everything....So how do you include minority culture voices in church when there is a clear and dominant culture? Here are some simple ways you can do it.

Widespread cultural homogenity has never existed in the United States albeit in a number of communities one culture may have been dominant and overshadowed any other cultures that existed in these communities. At the same many Americans, particularly the older generations, cling to the myth that everybody lived the way that they remember from their childhood and youth. They may resist the knowledge that 
their experience was not as universal as they believe that it was and therefore cannot be used to set the norm in the present day.

One of the Most Remarkable Features of Early Christian Manuscripts
...when students see a NT manuscript up close for the first time, they notice something rather peculiar and unexpected. They notice that the Greek words for “God,” “Lord,” Christ,” and “Jesus” are not written out in full. Instead, they are abbreviated.

4 Quotes about Preaching That Have Recently Challenged Me
Chuck Lawless share 4 quotes that have challenged him since he became the director of Southeastern Seminary’s Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership.

How To Get Your Congregation Excited About Inviting People To Church
Ideas for encouraging your church to take a bold step and extend a personal invitation to someone.

Equip Your People to Invite
Why aren’t your church members inviting others to church? It’s likely you’ve been asking them to invite their friends and neighbors without giving them the tools they need to do it. Here are thirteen practical ways to equip people to invite friends to church.

4 Clues for Inviting Others to Church Effectively
Lewis Center Director Doug Powe says many people just don’t like inviting other people to church, in part because faith is so personal and in part because they fear rejection. He provides four clues for inviting in a way that is genuine, specific, honest, and expectant.

Creative Ways to Invite Someone to Church
An encouraging study by Lifeway Research found that two-thirds of churchgoers invited someone to church in the last six months. When was the last time you invited someone to church? Who is the next person God might have you invite?

52 Ideas for Inviting Someone to Your Church This Year
The simple act of inviting friends and acquaintances to your church can impact eternity.