In times like these, God's people need to be fervently crying out to Him in prayer. Jesus' model prayer is a relevant guide for the church today.
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.
Specific Appreciation is Special Appreciation
If I could share one piece of advice with you as you express appreciation for your pastor, it would be this: be specific as possible.
The Moment and the Mission
We did not choose this moment, but in God’s sovereignty, this is our moment, nonetheless. Although it is tempting to pause or abort our mission until circumstances improve, God has called each of us to serve for such a time as this.
Exploring Small Group Options as COVID Continues
If you are trying to figure out how to bring back small groups in your church, this post describes 4 options to consider.
Avoid These 5 Missteps During Pastor Appreciation Month
Make sure this year's Pastor Appreciation Month is memorable for your pastor(s) for all the right reasons!
Jumpstarting One of Your Church’s Most Essential Ministries
It’s happened to nearly all of us. You open your car door. You sit in the driver’s seat. You fasten your seatbelt. You insert the key into the ignition. You turn the key, and…nothing happens. You turn the key again, and…still nothing happens. You turn the key again, hoping that the third time is the… Continue reading Jumpstarting One of Your Church’s Most Essential Ministries
Pandemic Trunk or Treat Options For Your Church
If your church is trying to figure out how to safely conduct Trunk or Treat during the pandemic, here are several options to consider.
Perpetual Holding Patterns
I am not a frequent flyer. As a boy growing up in the hills of eastern Kentucky, the closest major airport was a three-hour drive away, and there never seemed to be a need to travel by air. In fact, I was already married before I boarded a plane for the first time. Although my… Continue reading Perpetual Holding Patterns
Ministry Triage: How to Decide Which Ministries to Bring Back First
If you’ve ever taken a trip to a hospital emergency room, you’re probably familiar with the term triage. It’s a simple process in which a medical professional conducts a quick evaluation of a patient’s symptoms in order to determine how quickly they need to be treated. This helps the ER staff to prioritize treatment, especially during… Continue reading Ministry Triage: How to Decide Which Ministries to Bring Back First
Outreach in a Pandemic: 4 Guiding Principles For Your Church
The command to go still applies, even during a pandemic. But how you go may need to look different. This post provides 4 guiding principles to help your church reach out during a pandemic.