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 not silver bullets, but if
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 you ever felt this way?
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 John 5:13 states, “I write
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 when you are unsure about
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 think one word describes his
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. L. Moody and shared he
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 churches are not there yet.
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 about you? William Danforth stated,
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 season in the life of
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. However, reading 10 pages a
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 questions, I was convicted that,
As Christian leaders, one of our priorities is to love and cherish our wives. Admittedly, mastering the art of romance is an ongoing journey. We often take one step forward