Churches effective in outreach connect with the cultural, economic, and social aspects of their communities. This exercise will help your team identify connection points in your community and match community needs with church strengths.

Have each person name five people who have had the greatest positive impact on him or her. The list may contain the names of a parent, coworker or minister. ...

Topics:	Discipleship, Empowerment, Leadership, Mentoring, Teamwork
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Titus 3:8
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

Acts 24:24-26

It would be fun, I think, to ask the writer of Acts, "What do you think about the modern disinterest in the gospel?" Luke probably would say, "Has anybody physically beat you for preaching the gospel? That's the response we got."

Luke, of course, has amazing confidence in the power of the Word. Despite hardships, he tells a story of the Word leaping over boundaries. Some, ...

Topics:	Character, Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, History, Relevance, Trends, Vision
Filters:	Elder, Finances, Fundraising ministry, Pastor, Small group leader
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Acts 24:24-26, 2 Corinthians 3:7-4:6
Date Added:	September 27, 2007