In the past few decades, the typical employment pattern in families changed. While 41 percent of mothers with a working husband were considered “stay-at-home moms” in 1970, that number dropped to 20 percent by 2012. But what hasn’t changed? Parents of both genders, whether or not they work full-time, need support as they … Continue reading How Churches Can Support Busy Working Parents This Fall
Gearing up for Fall: Impactful Ministry Ideas
Fall is a great time of year to “kick-off” (football pun intended) your church’s ministry and outreach for the next six to nine months. As you look at the events calendar and brainstorm activity ideas, use this list for inspiration: Back to School Support Back to school can be a difficult time … Continue reading Gearing up for Fall: Impactful Ministry Ideas
Helpful Church Plant Resources for Outreach & Discipleship
And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:23 Church planters, pastors and ministry leaders - you have been called to a great purpose: to fill the Lord’s house, seat by seat. To work every … Continue reading Helpful Church Plant Resources for Outreach & Discipleship
Summer Ministry Ideas for Your Church
It's officially summer! Finally, the time of year to enjoy the outdoors, and a more opportune time for your church to partake in ministry outreach. From family reunions to pool parties, people are already in the socializing mood. Take advantage of this summer season with these fun ministry ideas: For Youth With schools … Continue reading Summer Ministry Ideas for Your Church
How to Develop Leaders from Within the Church
What is one thing that successful businesses, sports teams, and churches have in common? Effective leadership. Whether large or small, a pastor alone cannot make himself available to every church member, deliver sermons, and grow the church all on his own. Just as Christ recruited His disciples to grow the body along with Him, a … Continue reading How to Develop Leaders from Within the Church
Practical Ways to Prioritize Prayer in Your Church
It is essential for every believer to have a prayer life. Prayer is our communication with God, and its vitality is expressed numerous times throughout His word. Prioritizing prayer means prioritizing our relationship with God. Even Jesus, our model for living, made prayer a daily habit, in which He often ventured off alone to a … Continue reading Practical Ways to Prioritize Prayer in Your Church
How to Use Easter as an Outreach Opportunity
In America, Easter is more than just a religious holiday: there are department store sales, family and Easter bunny photos, egg hunt contests, you name it. Many who aren’t of the Christian faith still know of and acknowledge Easter as symbolic for positivity and a day off from their usual Sunday activities. Why not take … Continue reading How to Use Easter as an Outreach Opportunity
Ditching Digital: Why Using Screens in Church Is Backfiring
In his book Revenge of the Analog, David Sax makes the case that good old-fashioned analog products aren't going anywhere any time soon. And it isn’t just hipsters––with their love of vinyl and Polaroids––propping up the market for old-school stuff. His research, and the research of many others, points to something more fundamental: humans like … Continue reading Ditching Digital: Why Using Screens in Church Is Backfiring
How to Match Church Volunteers to the Right Ministry
For many people, the new year means new beginnings and opportunities. For many churches, it’s a time to refocus on outreach goals and ministry growth. Regardless of church size, volunteers are always working behind the scenes to make sure ministries are running smoothly and productively, and everyone benefits when these volunteers are in a position … Continue reading How to Match Church Volunteers to the Right Ministry
Defining Your Church’s Goals for 2018
[Habakkuk 2:2] “The the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.’” When it comes to setting goals and following the vision God gives you, merely thinking about them isn’t enough. Writing down plans and aspirations not only serves as a … Continue reading Defining Your Church’s Goals for 2018
