Consider these 6 elements when assessing any ministry calling.
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.
Here, There & Everywhere
Why should your church engage in missions in other parts of the world when with so many needs at home? This post answers that question from the Bible.
Creating An Outward Focus For Your Church
Churches tend to drift from an outward focus toward an inward focus over time, unless intentional steps are taken. Here are 10 ideas to recover an outward focus in your church.
Every Church On Mission Locally
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an event at the North American Mission Board with approximately 100 other Directors of Missions from several states. During our time together, I was reminded of the vision of this great missions organization: "Every Church On Mission". It's a simple, yet powerful statement. The goal… Continue reading Every Church On Mission Locally
A Wordless Gospel?
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Preach the gospel always; if necessary use words”? It’s a catchy phrase that has been quoted in churches and small groups for many years. While I understand the point attempting to be made that Christians need to walk the walk if we are going to talk the talk,… Continue reading A Wordless Gospel?
Engaging Your Church in Local Missions
Looking for ideas that your church can use to engage in local missions efforts? Here are 5 quick ways to get started.
Top 5 Book Recommendations on Church Revitalization
If the various studies are accurate, the majority of churches in America are plateaued or declining. And that means that many are in need of revitalization. Perhaps your church is as well. That’s why I’m so encouraged that over the past few years, there has been a renewed emphasis on church health and revitalization. With… Continue reading Top 5 Book Recommendations on Church Revitalization
When Good Intentions Are Bad
(Image courtesy of iosphere at FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Is there ever a situation when good intentions are actually bad? Absolutely! Good intentions are bad if you never act on those intentions. You’re left running on a spinning wheel, going nowhere. This is true in your personal life, your personal spiritual development, and your personal ministry. The solution… Continue reading When Good Intentions Are Bad
Cultivating A Culture of Evangelistic Prayer in Your Church
Making disciples. That’s the Great Commission in a nutshell. And yet while it can be summarized in two simple words, countless books have been written to describe the many facets of the Great Commission. It’s not my intent to address all of those facets in this post however. My purpose in this post is to… Continue reading Cultivating A Culture of Evangelistic Prayer in Your Church
Does Your Church Pay, Pray, and Stay Out of the Way?
Is your church missions-minded? If you are part of a typical church, the answer may very well be that your church is more missions-minded than you think, but not in the way that you think. In his book The Sending Church, Pastor Pat Hood said this about his church: We were missions-minded because missions was… Continue reading Does Your Church Pay, Pray, and Stay Out of the Way?