Leadership

Christian conferences have changed over the last few years. Some were put on hold due to the pandemic, while others pivoted to become only virtual. But, one thing is for sure, many pastors and church leaders are sincerely hoping 2022 will be the year of grand (re)openings of such significant…

Bethsaida and Capernaum were part of Jesus' home base for his ministry in Galilee. When you read the Gospels, you’ll discover that many miracles happened in these “sister cities.” He healed a blind man there (Mark 8:22), walked on that water in that area (Matthew 14). He fed a crowd…

When it comes to small groups, there are tons of resources out there, and it can often be overwhelming to find the right study for your specific group or groups. That’s why we’ve zoomed in on what we think are the 50 best Bible study resources to make your small…

Visitor retention is a challenge for most churches, but it has the harshest - and most noticeable - effect on small churches. Pastors of small churches may feel envious of larger churches, which often have more resources and options for engagement. However, there is power in small church visitor engagement,…

When Paul traveled the then-known world to preach the Good News of the Gospel, he would often stay for a short while, preach and teach, plant a church and leave it to elders/overseers. Soon after, other communicators would come by, discredit his teachings and popularize false instructions. There is one…

There are many ways for people to give financially to their church. Years ago, it was all about bringing cash and putting it in an offering plate during service or in a giving box on their way out. Some wrote checks. But nowadays, most people don’t carry cash in their…

Church announcements. That’s it. It’s written. I’m sorry for making you think about this subject. By just writing this, many of you giggled at the thought of how bad some are, others frowned because it’s the “root canal” moment of church service while some just decided to daydream (after all,…

Memorial Day weekend is almost here and that means it’s time to hit the beach, amusement parks, or go camping. Wait, that’s what happens on Memorial Day weekend for most people. But life as a pastor requires you to be at church instead, right? Chances are your church crowd on…

I thoroughly enjoy getting to know our contributors. Learning who they are, their influences, their passions, and their desires really helps us to understand who they are and where they are coming from as we study their sermons. In this article, we have the privilige of getting to know one…

Every week, across the world, church people gather during the week for a small group Bible study. And with it, the good, the bad, and the ugly happen too. Many groups function well, and some others, perhaps not as much. We've all been in a group where awkward silence, over-sharing,…