Monday's Catch: "How did we get the word 'Easter?'" And More

How did we get the word 'Easter?'
Easter is a time when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is the story....

Easter is March 31 this year. Here’s why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate
For the majority of the world’s Christians, Easter Sunday — and in turn, the sunrise service tradition — will be observed on March 31 this year.

A Simple Formula to Determine If Your Church Members Are Too Old
Is there any way to determine if your church members are too old for the church to be effective?

5 New Staff Positions Your Church Needs
What staff positions are needed at your church is an important and changing question. This post gives you 5 potential new positions to consider.

Where to Put Your Best Volunteers
You probably have many different places where volunteers can serve...Out of all of those opportunities you have to decide where to place your best volunteers.

Are your sermons hard or easy to listen to?
In this post Charles Stone shares some interesting insight about the brain that can make your sermons easier to listen to.

How To Write Dynamic Agendas for Your Home Groups
What does it mean for your large-group and small-group wings to move in harmony with each other? Most cell churches create this synergy in part by dovetailing their home groups to their Sunday sermon themes.