WHY ADVERSITY OFTEN FOLLOWS EXCITEMENT
Our church is experiencing one of those seasons; where the excitement of ministry success is around every corner! But it won’t always be this way.
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2 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN REVITALIZING A CHURCH
Challenged by “Lasting Impact“. The world is changing…and so is the church. For decades, the traditional, institutional-design of church has been the main-stay. Sunday Schools, Vacation Bible Schools, Prayer Meetings and a variety of committees have been focal points of weekly church-life. Structure has been so important, for so many years. Over the past decade,…
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3 LESSONS OF LEADERSHIP FROM THIS SEASON’S CAMP MINISTRY
What I’ve learned this year. It left as quick as it came; another season of camp ministry. This morning, as I leave my post as Camp Director and step back into my pastoral role, it’s time to reflect a bit on the past month of ministry. As I reflect, numerous thoughts and memories flood my mind. And…
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3 KEYS TO CONNECTING MILLENNIALS TO SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
So your church has a Small Group Ministry. Each group seems to be doing reasonably well, but something’s missing. The young adult segment of the church has not yet fully committed to small groups. This is a problem. How can we draw Millennials into Small Groups? And how will we keep their interest and involvement? Unfortunately, some of us…
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SMALL GROUP GROWTH – KEY #4: NEEDS MET
It’s time for small group growth! This past week we’ve been exploring some of the keys for your small group to experience growth. Here’s what we’ve covered so far. Key #1: God’s Word – Taught, Explored and Applied Key #2: Prayer – Given as Requests are Shared Key #3: Relationships – Begun, Nurtured and Deepened Today, we…
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SMALL GROUP GROWTH – KEY #2: PRAYER
Prayer is essential to small group growth! We should never neglect the inviting of the Lord’s presence into our groups, through prayer. The sharing of requests and offering of prayer is not only beneficial, but expected by most people attending a small group. Prayer should always be given when requests are shared. Prayer can take place…
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Branching Out in Faith
Branching out in faith takes courage. Jesus modeled it with His disciples, and we’re called to live it too.
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Accepting Criticism Sharpens Character
Criticism can hurt but it sharpens our character as believers.
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How Growth Begins with Humility
Growth begins with humility. Learn from King Josiah’s example.
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When Churches Stop Moving Forward
When churches stop moving forward, fear often replaces faith. The gospel calls us to press on with Jesus’ mission.
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Navigating a New Church Community Without Fear
Navigating a new church can feel overwhelming. Don’t let fear, lies, or sin push you away—trust God, embrace community, and grow in faith.
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Bible | Discipleship | NT
Uncovering the Enjoyment of an Audio Bible
In the last chapter (28) of Acts, we find a unique account where Paul is trying to convince a group of Jewish leaders that the Gospel is truth.
