Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wednesday's Catch: 'Digital Discipleship: Can Churches Grow People Who May Never Attend In Person?' And More


Digital Discipleship: Can Churches Grow People Who May Never Attend In Person?
Here’s the million-dollar question: What are the best practices for moving online attendees into greater discipleship, including in-person church engagement whenever possible?

How the Internet Made Vibes More Important than Arguments
When you scroll through your smartphone feeds on any given day—perhaps especially in an election year—two things become immediately clear.

How to Make Evangelism Part of Your Culture
Here are some ways to practically encourage evangelism in our churches, organizations and personal live....

How Much Contextualization is Too Much?
Unhealthy contextualization is one of the most corrosive problems in missions today.

Humans of the Estuary: A Different Path to Sharing the Gospel
Amy Isham shares her experience as one example of how we can find people open to spiritual conversations.

Ye Shall Know the Truth, And?
“Disinformation,” “rumors,” more accurately, lies related to storm relief, are rampant, many perpetuated by the current Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates. In fact, the lies are so widespread that FEMA was forced to create a webpage refuting them.

Jesus is the king the populist can never be
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The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and a Pastor’s Ministryand Jess examine the incredible ways pastoring has changed in the past 25 years. Jess offers the current perspective, and Thom looks at the old man's view. You might be surprised at the magnitude of the changes.

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and a Pastor’s Ministry Church members are not exempt from domestic violence, author warns
Research and painful experience consistently demonstrate domestic violence is as prevalent in churchgoing families as it is in the general population, author and domestic abuse survivor Geneece Goertzen said.

Ten Ways a Pastor's Ministry Has Changed Dramatically in 25 Years
Thom and Jess examine the incredible ways pastoring has changed in the past 25 years. Jess offers the current perspective, and Thom looks at the old man's view. You might be surprised at the magnitude of the changes.

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and a Pastor’s Ministry
How does the doctrine of the Holy Spirit relate to a pastor’s ministry?

Should Expressive Worship Be Physical?
Glenn Packiam takes a look at expressive worship through three lenses.

Beth Moore: What Will ‘Make or Break’
Beth Moore is an author, speaker and Bible teacher and the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries. She has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies, including her memoir, “All My Knotted Up Life,” and “The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ: A Study of Philippians,” co-authored with her daughter, Melissa. She’s also a part of a new resource for pastors and church leaders from RightNow Media called RightNowPastorsPlus out later this year.

Free Printable Bulletin Board Letters: Creative Ideas for Children’s Ministry
Looking for free printable bulletin board letters — and inspiration for using them in your children’s ministry? Bulletin boards are a lively, eye-catching way to communicate important messages, Bible verses, and seasonal themes.

Taking Control of Your Thoughts
Our mind is a powerful tool God gives us for ministry. But our thoughts can also hinder what God wants to do through us. The Bible has a lot to say about our thought life and how we can align it with the mind of Christ. These nine biblical principles will help you—and the people you lead—bring your thought life under control.

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