Sometimes you need to stop and rest
There's no shame in stopping to rest. There's this thought swirling around the world that if you stop doing, if you stop growing, if you don't push through overwhelming odds, if you don't win the ....
Category: church marketing
Three words, one important church marketing lesson
Just be nice. This was the message of our sermon this past Sunday. I thought it was worth repeating. It's quite an effective church marketing strategy, wouldn't you say? *** Learn more about Hands and ....
Church Marketing: You have permission to laugh
I laugh a lot. My wife tells me I sometimes laugh at the wrong time. Like tonight at church while we sang a hymn that had the words "ox and ass." (more…)
Saturday Rewind: Pray daily for our Youth
You remember high school, right? It can be one of the best times of your life. Originally posted October 26, 2012 It can be a cruel time in your life. It can be a terribly ....
‘Tis the season: Outreach to new church members
Last Christmas was our first Christmas in Texas. It was our first Christmas with our new church family. You know what they did? (more…)
Above (the world) and (not) Beyond (the Bible)
What kind of service do you expect when you enter a store or a restaurant? Kindness. A smile. Quick and honest answers to questions. A trustworthy and high-quality product. Consistency. Do you provide that quality ....
It started with a simple question
I'm very excited to announce that a few weeks ago our 5-year-old son accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. And I'm excited to say that I was privileged to be the one to ....
Church ministry: White elephants and diapers
The staple to any good Sunday School Christmas party is the "white elephant" gift exchange. In the past, I've opened ugly ornaments, a radio/toilet paper holder, a re-gifted Chia Pet, and a urinal bottle. All ....
Reach out to those who’ve lost loved ones
The holidays are rough for those who have lost loved ones. For some, it's another year without a spouse or a parent or a grandparent or a sibling. (more…)
Saturday Rewind: No payment due for services rendered
Originally posted on August 23, 2012 During a recent lunch conversation, a coworker of mine and I were discussing Christian service. The essence of our conversation stuck with me: Service is a one-way street. My ....