How to Leverage the Remarkable Power of Cooperation in Small Churches
Cooperation is not a common word we use in the life of the church. While we would all agree that there is generally a desired spirit of cooperation, there is […]
Remember the Almighty One Who Unifies Us, Not Dismayed by Ways We Are Divided
When it was time, he sat down, all the apostles with him, and said, “You’ve no idea how much I have looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you […]
Six Powerful Steps to Easily Hold People Accountable
“Simple organizational structure and clear accountability are necessary conditions for the exercise of effective leadership.” John Adair Who doesn’t want to lead more effectively? Yet, leaders often resist being […]
Easy Steps to Empower and Equip Every Laity Leader
Confucius said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” So true! One consistent message I hear from churches is how they are struggling with training leaders. Does your […]
Why Now is the Best Time to Reclaim and Empower the Call of Lay Ministry
(Adapted from the Introduction of IMPACT: Reclaiming the Call of Lay Ministry) The fourth chapter of Ephesians helps us understand the call to ministry of the laity. ALL (not only clergy) […]
How Connecting New People to Ministry is a Colossal Mistake
People want and need community which at its core is a sense of belonging. People are looking for a place to connect with others, a feeling of belonging, and a sense […]
Three Common Ways Friendly Churches Screw Up Guest Hospitality
Most churches have made concentrated efforts to improve the ways guests are received. Many now have Hospitality Teams in place. There is a sincere desire to offer a great experience for […]
What Courageous Way is Your Faith Community Loving Neighborhood Children?
How a faith community loves the children in the neighborhood matters – really matters. Loving the children of the neighborhood is well beyond tolerating them. Loving children is well beyond […]
How Sure Are You That Your Neighbors Would Actually Recommend Your Church?
If ten people from the neighborhood surrounding your church were asked, how confident are you that they would actually recommend your church to someone? What do they know about your […]
How to Boost the Untapped Passion and Impact for Laity Leadership Empowerment
Is your church struggling to fill all those committee slots? Are you tired of begging for volunteers so the church can provide all the ministries it always has provided? Is […]