A Monday riddle for you
A riddle: It takes a long time for a small group of people to set up for an event to serve a larger group of people. It takes a shorter amount of time for the ....
Category: internal communication
‘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…)
A church marketing lesson from a New Orleans salsa shop
I was walking the streets of New Orleans yesterday, taking in the sights of this interesting city before I had to catch a plane. I didn't expect to get a church marketing lesson from a ....
A-Level Events: Everybody Rows
Most churches will host dozens of events each year. Some will host hundreds. Not every minister, staff member, deacon, etc. can make every single event. But there are several key events each year -- events on the ....
Salvation Celebration: It’s Shoutin’ Time!
When our oldest son accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, we couldn't wait to share the news! The next Sunday at church, we went forward with him and we had one of the best ....
It’s your mission. Stay focused.
If I walked into your church tomorrow and asked 10 random people what your church's mission statement is, could they tell me? Why is a strong mission statement important? (more…)
Growing pains: Are you prepared?
Church growth is good. It's the mission, correct? In the Book of Acts, we see God's handiwork as He grows the Church exponentially. 12 to 120. 120 to 3,000. 5,000 more. Only God! But then ....
What planet did she come from?
Have you ever met a person and wondered: What planet did she come from? When I was in junior high, I had a teacher like that. She was a very sweet lady, but she was ....
Mommy and Daddy will remember
Today is our baby boy's second birthday. Birthdays are exciting days in our house. On their birthdays, my wife makes custom cakes for each of our three boys. They get their birthday breakfasts in bed (usually ....
Blue ink works best
A few years ago, I was in charge of a graduate school admissions office. During the three years I oversaw the operation, I hand signed every letter -- a few thousand each year -- that left the ....