The implementation of technology in worship is a slippery slope; not enough and you risk presenting the Gospel in a way that's not relevant with the very audience many churches are trying to attract. Too much and it becomes the tail wagging the dog,
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Have you ever driven by a church and seen a huge banner on the lawn or on the building? The banner usually is a huge advertisement for an upcoming event at the church. These banners can be very effective for bringing people into the church for the
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Face it. No matter how much you put into it, your church isn't the most compelling place for older kids to hang out. You're up against cell phones and text messaging, major media bombardment, the Wii, the pool or beach, the movie theater or live or
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That's a common observation - and it's true. Pastors - think back to when you were a child and used to ask your parents to tell a favorite story over and over again - how they met, the day you were born, a favorite vacation memory. People like
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The more you know about leadership, the faster you grow as a leader and the farther you are able to go as a leader. Learning from the experience of others enables you to go farther, faster. It is this simple truth that inspires me to write The Next
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The past decade has birthed a passionate, new generation of Christ-followers. These women and men possess a zeal for seeing God's love administered within the context of justice, in a manner that is pleasing to Him. They have been instrumental in
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I recently conducted a retreat for those who lead congregational worship in churches across North America. It was two full days of worship and prayer, fellowship and teaching. Most of the folks who attended, although tired, were still on a
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Let me tell you a story about two churches that appear the same, from a similar socio-economic status, the pastors even went to the same seminary, and they preach in nearly identical ways. The service styles are so similar you could listen to a
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When I first started playing keyboards in church, it was piano and organ all the way: traditional worship. For added thrills, the music director might whip out a trombone or trumpet and play a descant on the last verse of the hymn. The organist and
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How can you avoid being double-minded? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about confusion and doubt vs. wisdom and trust. (John 5:30, James 1:17, James 1:5-6)
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Would you like to sharpen your children's observation skills, give them a healthy outlet to express their emotions, and help them develop an intimate relationship with God? By teaching them how to keep a journal, you can encourage growth in all of
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encourage you to set a very simple goal for your kids. That goal is to find one thing that God is telling them through your pastor's sermon. While some may think that goal is too simplistic, it works.
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Across the country, youth workers express alarm about the large numbers of students who ditch their faith when they go to college. College pastors share their burden. As director of The Ivy Jungle Network, a resource for campus ministers, I talk to
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Could God use you to reach people for Christ via the Internet? The answer may surprise you! I'm no techie!
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Questions of Faith. Picture the scene. You're discussing your faith with a coworker or neighbor, perhaps over lunch or coffee. You explain your beliefs but your friend has questions: How could a loving God allow evil and suffering? The Bible is full
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