Church leadership should demonstrate management practices that emphasize responsibility and accountability at all levels within the organization. Key leaders should have an accountable relationship with an independent party that can help monitor and mitigate conflicts and material risks that can hinder or destroy a ministry's mission and effectiveness.
This downloadable resource offers articles to challenge your thinking, engage your heart, and prepare you for your encounter with people who live in impoverished places.
"The natural leader will stand out," says Fred Smith. "The trick is identifying those who are capable of learning leadership over time." This 43-page resource can help you in the challenging task of grooming a new line of leaders in your church. Learn what traits to look for in candidates, what challenges a young leader faces, and how to help him ...Read More
If you're seeking to become more missions-minded, and you're looking for ways to grow before you go, this resource will help guide you. In it, you'll find the practical tips and biblical insights to help promote your cultural intelligence. We've packed plenty of resources inside to help you sharpen your skills for the work God has for you and your ...Read More
Nonfiction videos impact us the most when "they show us the results of action or inaction, and then challenge us to emulate (or flee from) what we've seen onscreen" says Ryan Hamm in his introduction to this resource. "In church, these kinds of videos are incredibly useful."The kinds of nonfiction videos covered in this resource include documentari...Read More
"Our goal is not to convince every church to use more visual media," says Tyler Charles in his introduction to this resource. "Our goal is to equip churches to use visual media in a way that will enhance their specific ministry."This 23-page pack of articles examines trends within the church and the philosophy behind media ministry; it also gives s...Read More
Wow... this brings whole new meaning to 'seeker targeted'. At Whitetail Chapel, clothing is optional, even for the pastor. This nudist church is all about worship. According to a member of the congregation: "I really don't think God cares what you wear when you worship."
Um... I agree. But I think the people ar...Read More
I mean... why should something so beautiful be named after the devil? According to Arthur Mijares it is "derogatory, pejorative, offensive, obscene, blasphemous and profane." At least that's what the federal papers he signed this week attest to.
That's what's happening that at the University of Texas San Antonio. A campus atheist group is caliing it their 'Smut for Smut' campaign. Simply turn in your Bible or other religous text, and they'll give you free porn.
According to a Pew Center report on "millenials" (Americans who are younger than 30): "Fewer young adults belong to any particular faith than older people do today. They also are less likely to be affiliated than their parents' and grandparents' generations were when they were young. Fully one-in-four members of the Millennial gener...Read More
Well, that's how Gina Welch's new book "In the Land of Believers: An Outsider's Extraordinary Journey in to the Heart of the Evangelical Church describes her journey. Here's the premise. A 20-something, Yale educated secular Jew from California infiltrates Thomas Road Baptist Church, pretending to get saved and evangelizing...Read More
Pat Robertson is defending himself this week saying that he did not say the Chilean earthquake was the result of Chile's pact with the Chupacabra, or goat-sucker, a devilish beast blamed for livestock deaths across Latin America.
In fact, Pat never said this. It was the invention of a satirical website.
When a church is in trouble, the warning signs become apparent and public: Decreased attendance. Increased conflict. Power struggles. A lack of financial viability. They all contribute to the point that many churches eventually close. But what happens when church's close? Michael Jinkins writes an in...Read More
Lifeway Research recently asked who the top living preacher that has most influenced Protestant pastors. The number one answer: Billy Graham (he had 3x the votes of the second name on the list). Who came in second?
From the New York Times: In the back room of a theater on Beale Street, John Renken, 37, a pastor, recently led a group of young men in prayer. “Father, we thank you for tonight,” he said. “We pray that we will be a representation of you.” An hour later, a member of his flock who had bowed his head...Read More
That's the title of an ad on Craig's list. And the pay is $50 bucks. (That's almost enough for most Christians to lie and say they weren't a Christian just to get the money!)
Yes, this is from Jim Henderson from Seattle, who also created ChurchRater.com (Read More
Wow... this brings whole new meaning to 'seeker targeted'. At Whitetail Chapel, clothing is optional, even for the pastor. This nudist church is all about worship. According to a member of the congregation: "I really don't think God cares what you wear when you worship."
Um... I agree. But I think the people ar...Read More
I mean... why should something so beautiful be named after the devil? According to Arthur Mijares it is "derogatory, pejorative, offensive, obscene, blasphemous and profane." At least that's what the federal papers he signed this week attest to.
That's what's happening that at the University of Texas San Antonio. A campus atheist group is caliing it their 'Smut for Smut' campaign. Simply turn in your Bible or other religous text, and they'll give you free porn.
According to a Pew Center report on "millenials" (Americans who are younger than 30): "Fewer young adults belong to any particular faith than older people do today. They also are less likely to be affiliated than their parents' and grandparents' generations were when they were young. Fully one-in-four members of the Millennial gener...Read More
Well, that's how Gina Welch's new book "In the Land of Believers: An Outsider's Extraordinary Journey in to the Heart of the Evangelical Church describes her journey. Here's the premise. A 20-something, Yale educated secular Jew from California infiltrates Thomas Road Baptist Church, pretending to get saved and evangelizing...Read More
Pat Robertson is defending himself this week saying that he did not say the Chilean earthquake was the result of Chile's pact with the Chupacabra, or goat-sucker, a devilish beast blamed for livestock deaths across Latin America.
In fact, Pat never said this. It was the invention of a satirical website.
When a church is in trouble, the warning signs become apparent and public: Decreased attendance. Increased conflict. Power struggles. A lack of financial viability. They all contribute to the point that many churches eventually close. But what happens when church's close? Michael Jinkins writes an in...Read More
Lifeway Research recently asked who the top living preacher that has most influenced Protestant pastors. The number one answer: Billy Graham (he had 3x the votes of the second name on the list). Who came in second?
From the New York Times: In the back room of a theater on Beale Street, John Renken, 37, a pastor, recently led a group of young men in prayer. “Father, we thank you for tonight,” he said. “We pray that we will be a representation of you.” An hour later, a member of his flock who had bowed his head...Read More
That's the title of an ad on Craig's list. And the pay is $50 bucks. (That's almost enough for most Christians to lie and say they weren't a Christian just to get the money!)
Yes, this is from Jim Henderson from Seattle, who also created ChurchRater.com (Read More
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