It was the first launch team meeting for this soon-to-be brand new church. In a matter of days they would go public with their very first worship service. It was definitely an emerging church; but you could also say that it was seeker-targeted. They didn't know much about church growth, but they were completely pro-numbers even though they were organized around a house church model. There were all ...
The pastor is the catalyst to the overall success of any outreach program. His input, involvement, and example are paramount. Unfortunately, many pastors are expected to either attend or at least verbally support every ministry activity in the church. He becomes the designated "cheerleader" for every ministry. His desire as a pastor is to see every ministry that is Christ honoring and kingdom building ...
"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he Joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing ...
Someone new to our church recently asked me, "Is there any forum for the public confession of sin in our church?" It was a great question. We talked about a number of scenarios but agreed that the context of a small group is key. A small group provides fellowship afterward, in which we give a fellow child of God courage.
The following activity will help your group cultivate openness with one another; ...
Before you think about bringing someone to Christ, God is already witnessing to that person. Let's see how that works.
1. God is the prime seeker. A few years ago my wife asked, "Honey, have you seen Erik?" I said, "No. Isn't he with you?" She checked the bedroom and the basement, but our 3-year-old boy was gone. We ran through the neighborhood, crying "Erik! Erik!" but got no response. So as my wife ...
It was just after the horrible 1999 shooting at Wedge-wood Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, Texas, that killed seven and injured seven more. Another pastor, having heard about the tragedy, called me for advice, and almost as an afterthought mentioned, "Something like that couldn't happen at our church."
I asked why.
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I was speechless. I regrouped and said, "As a pastor, I'd be deeply concerned if I were ...
POWERPOINT Engaging Evangelism In this theme, you will find articles to challenge your church’s approach to evangelism. Handouts give tips on how to make visitors feel welcome and involved helps your church evaluate its readiness for evangelism. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
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