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When Corinn and I were preparing to move our family from Missouri to Texas, we were completelely overwhelmed. We were scrambling to pack, scrambling to paint, clean, and do all of the things to get our house ready to sell. It’s a daunting task, especially when you’re on a tight schedule. Our Sunday School class […]
Read MoreOriginally posted December 27, 2012 A few years ago, the pastor of a church we attended challenged his congregation to read the Bible seven days a week for 24 minutes each day. He called it the 7/24 Challenge and it was based on Matthew 7:24, which says: Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine […]
Read MoreOur choice of words can make all the difference. I heard recently that we can often replace the word “opportunity” with the word “obligation.” Let’s see how it works.
Read MoreSometimes it takes someone from the outside to point out the obvious truth. Several years ago, a church we attended had a guest speaker at our morning service. He was a former pro basketball player, in town to host a youth rally at our church. He preached an incredible sermon that morning and shared a […]
Read MoreSometimes we pour so much energy into a project that we just know that this is it! This is the piece that will get us over the hump. This is the email that will clear everything up. This is the event that will pull everyone together. This is the sermon that will drive people to […]
Read MoreEverybody wants a logo. (And a brochure … but that’s another story). The logo is typically one of the first steps people feel they need to take when they’re developing a brand. It’s believed that your logo distinguishes your brand among the myriad marketing messages that engulf us each day. So, how does a church […]
Read MoreA 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 larger group of people to take down the event when it’s over. What’s the solution? How does your church work […]
Read MoreIf you decide you must use paid advertising, I urge you to be smart about your choices. For example, if you’re approached by a savvy newspaper salesman who tells you that buying an ad for a few hundred bucks is the way to go, you should be ready to ask a few questions:
Read MoreNever underestimate God’s power to use you and your church to change the world. Need some examples?
Read MoreI once heard a preacher speak about motivating his flock to do mission work in the community. He quickly identified a challenge. The church, he said, often scheduled its community outreach events on Saturdays. And when Saturday would roll around, no one would show up. His response?
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