The difference between faith and laziness. I was sitting in church on a normal Sunday last October. The preacher got up onto the stage, opened in prayer, and then dove into a discussion of our government and the corruption of society. After painting a very depressing picture that would make anyone feel doomed, the preacher…
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The Downside of Video Preaching
Video preaching is a powerful tool to get your message out to the masses. It has gained popularity among multi-site churches (a church with multiple campuses) as a way to remain "one church, in many locations." If you are not familiar with video preaching, usually a church with multiple campuses will have a live service where the…
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Does Dirt Really Matter?
Yes! It does matter. I just finish the book “Dirt Matters” by Jim Powell. Jim presents a powerful argument on how to transform a church from the inside out. I really appreciate his upfront approach to a serious issue in church growth: focusing on changing the cultural values of a church and ultimately cultivating a…
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Transforming Ministry
I never met a person in ministry who deep down inside didn't want to grow a vibrant ministry. Of course, there are probably a few out there, but overall, the reason why a lot of us go into ministry is to help as many people as we can find their way back to God. Way…
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