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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Josh Reich on Jan 26, 2022
The idea of recruiting volunteers is overwhelming and difficult at times. There never seems to be enough people, and the ones who are serving are often tired and feel like they are the only ones serving.
Tags: Communication, Lay Leadership, ministry vision, Recruiting, communication (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jan 27, 2022
To expect to carry the message without feeling the weight is asking a little much.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:28
Tags: pressure, Human Weakness, bearing burdens, Pastoral Ministry
By Megan Briggs on Apr 8, 2024
Have we lost sight of the need to memorize Scripture in our digital age?
Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Romans 12:2
Tags: memory, Disciplines Scripture, children's ministry, Memory Devices
By Ron Edmondson on Mar 8, 2022
Sometimes people don’t know how well they are doing.
Tags: Perspective, Pastors, Small Church, Pastoral Ministry, perspective (view more) (view less)
By Glenn Packiam on Aug 21, 2023
Should I tell the team what I want them to do or should I let them create on their own?
Tags: Freedom, ministry vision, church leadership, Empowered churches
By Lance Witt on Apr 11, 2023
But numbers become a problem in the heart of a pastor when they move from being a point of celebration to becoming the driver of our motivation.
Scripture: Acts 2:47
Tags: motivation, Church Growth, success in ministry, intimacy with Christ
By Joe Hoagland on Mar 26, 2022
What I always try to get across is there is no magic bullet to reach millennials.
Tags: Culture, authentic ministry, future generations, millennials, culture (view more) (view less)
By Karl Vaters on Jul 2, 2022
How might a newcomer view your church? What barriers may they face? What obstacles could be unintentionally in the way of them connecting and finding a place to belong?
Tags: Leadership, leadership, Visitors, church ministry, Welcoming Others (view more) (view less)
By Brandon O'brien on Nov 14, 2019
Leverage these characteristics, and you'll see greater ministry success.
Tags: Preaching, Small Church, Save
By Karl Vaters on Nov 30, 2023
Churches don’t become great by adding more programs. They get better at the ones they already have.
Tags: liturgy, Denomination, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, church leadership, People Over Programs, Form and Substance, Do What's right, e (view more) (view less)
By Jared Moore on Jun 23, 2020
Is a funeral the proper venue for preaching? It's a lively debate, but these guidelines will help.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 26, 2023
Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!
Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40
Tags: Preaching, Building Blocks, memorable sermon, strong points, illustrate, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Ted Torreson on Nov 20, 2021
Ted Torreson offers practical help for you to face the coming year.
Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-12
Tags: Preaching, one year preaching, preaching
By Ron Edmondson on Aug 15, 2024
Are you honest enough to agree with any of these secrets pastors keep in the ministry?
Scripture: James 5:17
By Chris Pascarella on Nov 7, 2022
"According to Scripture, pastors are called to equip the flock to do the work of ministry!"
Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-12
Tags: pastoral leadership, equipped for service, Equipping Disciples, Equipping The Body, church leadership, Called to serve, be the church, Church Body of Christ (view more) (view less)