Every small group or Sunday school class includes individuals who make discussion more difficult. This post describes 3 Discussion Disruptors and how to deal with them.
Category: Local Church Ministry
God calls every believer to serve in some way in the local church. However, He specifically calls some to leadership positions. These posts are meant to encourage and equip pastors and other ministry leaders as they serve the local church.
Pastor, Don’t Be Afraid to Share Your Pulpit
Pastors sometimes invite others to preach in their church. This post lists 7 reasons why pastors should consider sharing their pulpit regularly.
When the Harvest is Plentiful, But Resources are Few: How to Do More with Less in Your Ministry
If you are a pastor or ministry leader, you understand the reality of limited available resources to accomplish your mission. This post provides 8 practical ways to do more with less as you seek to fulfill that mission.
9 Ways to Serve Your Local Schools This Year
As teachers and students return to school this month, this post lists 9 practical ways that churches can serve their local schools during this upcoming academic year.
5 Steps to Take When Considering if God is Calling You to a New Ministry Assignment
God's people often sense when He is calling them to serve Him in new & different ways. If you're wondering if God is calling you to a new ministry, read on!
15 Summer Outreach Ideas for Your Church
The summer months provide many opportunities for churches to be witnesses in their communities. If your church is looking for ways to reengage your community this summer, here are fifteen ideas to get you started
When There’s Not Enough Time for Sermon Preparation
If you're a pastor and you've experienced a week when your sermon is not fully developed, this post may offer some encouragement for you.
Bivocational on Purpose
Many pastors serve bivocationally out of financial necessity. Others for strategic reasons. Check out this post for five reasons why some pastors are bivocational on purpose.
7 Characteristics of Effective Ministry Partnerships
Effective ministry partnerships come in all shapes and sizes. However, most partnerships will share these seven common characteristics.
Measuring Success in Your Church Without Stressing Out
Church leaders often get stressed when their church's goals are unmet. This post explains why and how ministry leaders may need to redefine how we measure success in the future.