Help Michael Build A Classroom in Uganda
In December 2013, our 10-year-old son Michael announced to us that he wanted to collect the money needed to help build a school in Africa. He said it was something that God had set on ....
In December 2013, our 10-year-old son Michael announced to us that he wanted to collect the money needed to help build a school in Africa. He said it was something that God had set on ....
I ran across this passage from Bill Hybels' book Courageous Leadership. After I read it, all I could think was, "Yes!" I believe that only one power exists on this sorry planet that can [truly ....
Several themes have been emerging in my life lately. One predominant focus is this: I'm not thinking big enough for God. Our pastor spoke about this recently, and it's come up several times in conversations ....
Last week, I had the great pleasure of consulting with a church in Georgia. During the course of the conversation, there was a reference made to the "21st Century Church." I honestly don't know if ....
We often make this mistake. The lapse is not always intentional. It's often simply a result of moving too fast or coasting on autopilot or riding the waves of past success. What is the mistake? ....
Bob Goff, a speaker at this year's Global Leadership Summit spoke about the following Scripture. 1 John 3:16-18 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ....
Exactly one year ago, Corinn and I launched Hands and Feet Marketing as a resource to help churches rethink and refresh their ideas about church marketing. It's been quite an adventure, so we thought we'd ....
So often, I find myself trying to "sell" people on Christianity. The benefits are great, I tell them. [Insert maniacal car dealer voice here and add wild hand gestures] With the FREE acceptance of Christ's ....
How do you begin the church marketing process? Start by asking yourself these questions: Who are we trying to reach? What are we trying to tell them? What are they truly seeing in us? Have ....
I am amazed at the amount of resources -- time and effort -- our church devotes summer activities for children. Preschool camp. Fine arts camp. Sports camp. Fishing. Skating. Youth activities. Missions. The list goes ....