Several years ago, I was challenged as a youth pastor to give my leadership away -- delegate, delegate, and delegate. The challenger warned me that I could only reach so many people, but if I delegated and empowered, I could lead larger ministries with longer reaches and greater sustainability. … [Read more...]
Mothers Day 2009 Outreach Ideas
May 3, 2009 By 1 Comment
Mother’s Day 2009 may be a time to conduct special weekend event outreaches. I know several pastors that will give a sermon related to motherhood. But it’s also an opportunity for churches to engage their neighborhood.Some links have since broken Mother's Day Outreach Ideas Here are … [Read more...]
Pray for Revival
April 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Here is a list help you pray for revival in the church and the further advancement of God's kingdom.Paul exhorted the Christians in Ephesus to: "...pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints … [Read more...]
Church Hospitality Webinar Resources and Replay
April 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
We had a great webinar this afternoon. Registrations from 10 different countries, covering 31 different states and churches from a wide variety of denominations and traditions. Church Hospitality Book Recommendations How to Welcome Church Visitors, Chris WalkerA practical how to manual on … [Read more...]
How to Lead a Prayer Meeting Focused on Evangelism
April 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When one gathers people for prayer on evangelism, either before an outreach, or if a prayer group wants to focus on of it’s meetings on prayer, I offer to you a simple guideline for such prayer meetings.1. In the name of Jesus Christ invite the Holy Spirit to lead the prayer group.We are … [Read more...]
8 Conversational Bridges to the Gospel
April 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A blog had a great article ( "Gospel Connections in Suburbia") that has evangelistic conversational tips.The problem posed is How can I take a natural conversation about common things and connect it to the gospel without it coming off like an abrupt topic change? The farther the distance … [Read more...]
Highlights from ARIS 2008 Survey
April 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The ARIS 2008 survey was carried out during February-November 2008 and collected answers from 54,461 respondents who were questioned in English or Spanish.The American population self-identifies as predominantly Christian but Americans are slowly becoming less Christian.86% of American … [Read more...]
Evangelism Where You Live – A Review Part III
April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been reading Evangelism Where You Live: Engaging Your Community and I think it is a must read book for pastors of churches seeking to engage its community.See Part I of Evangelism Where You Live - A Review Part ISee Part II of Evangelism Where You Live - A Review Part IIThis final … [Read more...]
20 Must Dos Before Launching A Church
April 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
I found this tonight while cleaning out a file cabinet.From James White, given as a hand out during a church plant conference.Write a mission statement for your church. Write a twelve-month plan of action leading up to the first public service. Write a twelve-month plan of action for … [Read more...]
More recommendations on How To Welcome Church Visitors
April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Note: Shameless self-promotion follows.I've collected a few more stories of how people are using and finding my book How To Welcome Church Visitors. We have been giving church hospitality workshops for over 15 years and of the 25 or more books we have used in the past, yours is by far the best … [Read more...]
