Open groups are on-going Bible study units that can include both believers and unbelievers. By their nature, open groups should be intentionally evangelistic with an
With nine out of ten churches plateaued or declining, we need to move our churches to a position of greater health. These eight suggestions are
I have been there. I was sitting behind my desk, wondering how I could move the church out of the lethargy of the moment. Have
Throughout my ministry, countless people have approached me, questioning their salvation. When people come to me with doubts, I always take them through 1 John. 1
Just about every pastor has experienced “hitting the wall”. Those moments can bring all kinds of destructive thoughts. Here are a few possible solutions for
Recently, Rob Jackson and I visited with one of our Alabama Baptist pastors. He serves one of our normal size churches in a rural area. I
1. Prayer. We can do nothing apart from the power of God, who draws people to Himself. 2. Plan. A man came up to D.
Most of our churches experienced a slump in attendance the last few years. While some churches have turned the corner, reaching more people than ever, other
All of us have dreams and desires concerning the church we serve. At times, I have a great idea but fail to implement it. How
If you are not already doing so, begin to plan for Resurrection Sunday. Below are 14 suggestions to prompt ideas to make this a tremendous
Most of us know that we need to read more, yet within our daily schedule it seems like a challenge to find time to read.
In his excellent book The Preacher’s Catechism, Lewis Allen asks every preacher to ask questions concerning the motivation of preaching periodically. As I read his list of