Tonight I was asked by a guy in our church to be a "Greeter" which means I'd shake people's hands as they come in. (Twitter user)A friend went to a large church in Dallas. She and her friends were the only Asians. The greeter said "Hi, I served in the Vietnam war." (Twitter User) Being a … [Read more...]
Share Your Faith During Thanksgiving 2009
November 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
[Note: This is an update to Sharing Your Faith during Thanksgiving 2007]Thanksgiving weekend in the United States America typically involveslarge family gatherings, more food than one could eat, and for some families, hours of discussions about football and the weather (that may seem … [Read more...]
Book Review: Evangelism in the New Testament
November 23, 2009 By 8 Comments
"Offenses ought to be pardoned, for few offend willingly, but only as led by some excitement" -- Hegesippus, 300 BC. When a book on evangelism methodology starts with a quote about pardoning offences, I wonder why the author feels the need to start there with his reader.I finished reading … [Read more...]
What is THE BIBLICAL WAY to do evangelism?
November 22, 2009 By 6 Comments
That's a provocative question.I'm not wrestling with the unchanging gospel, but how we present the good news. Competing Evangelism Methods On the one hand, I've encountered people who follow systems of evangelism that claimWe do what Jesus did We are the correct way to do it, We've … [Read more...]
5 Barriers to Effective Church Hospitality
November 18, 2009 By 4 Comments
In the registration form on a recent webinar on Improving your Church Hospitality, people were asked "What is your biggest challenge in your church hospitality ministry?" Most respondents were people leading or serving in Hospitality ministries, pastors and officers in church leadership, plus a … [Read more...]
You want me to explain the gospel?
November 13, 2009 By 8 Comments
Imagine the scenario:You and a non-Christian friend are sitting in a Starbucks, talking about life, drinking a cup of coffee.In a relaxed and safe manner, the talk naturally turns to your faith in Christ.She looks at you and asks with complete sincerity: “What is the gospel?”How … [Read more...]
Rescue the Perishing
November 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A hymn that I was introduced to this past weekend Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, … [Read more...]
5 Keys to a Missional Small Group
November 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
Do your small groups make a difference in the world?Or have they existed so long they are very inward focused?Do they give themselves away, or simply demand more spiritual food from the gifted leader?What can you do to move a small group from self-feeding to selfless service? A … [Read more...]
4 Variables in Church Hospitality
October 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
A church I coached over the phone wanted to implement a church greeter program as a result of reading Church Greeters 101.But after one coaching session with the pastor, became clear a new greeter program won't solve this church's problems.This call helped me to see that that there are … [Read more...]
The View of a First Time Church Visitor
October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today's guest article is written by Les Brown who writes devotionals at http://lesbrowndevotionals.com. He develops a composite story of errors made in welcoming first time visitors to church.It may read a little harsh, but I've experienced almost every one of these events in his story, just … [Read more...]
