When we preach Christ crucified, we have no reason to stammer, or stutter, or hesitate, or apologize; there is nothing in the gospel of which we have any cause to be ashamed.
via of first importance …
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Charles Spurgeon on Gospel Boldness
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Why Are Young Christians Leaving the Church?
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The search for ways to connect the 60% who are unreachable with the attractional model is an important part of my mission and certain books offer clues that are clearly part of the hunt. One of the most recent entries in the collection is You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church…and Rethinking Faithby David …
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Courage For the Small Church Pastor
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This week I'm preparing a talk for my congregation from the great text found in Joshua 1:9. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." As so often happens God is allowing me to learn these great truths of His Word through the pages of my life as each day …
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Leadership Network: The Characteristics of Large Churches
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The Leadership Network has just released its findings from a survey of some of America's largest churches. They've spelled out some of the common strengths and characteristics of them. Some are surprising, some are not...
These churches are wired.
Multisite interest has grown dramatically.
Growth is steady.
The leader at the …
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God is Doing the Him-Possible in South Carolina
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As I write this blog, it’s difficult for me to contain my emotions. God is so faithful. Please understand me. Jesus being faithful doesn’t mean life is easy, nor that I understand what He’s doing in the midst of uncertainty. What I mean is this:
God, our glorious Father, is faithful to exalt His wondrous, eternal Son by …
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Plan for Growth During the Christmas Holidays
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One of the secrets of growth at Saddleback Church is that we usespecial days as an evangelism tool and to keep our members motivated toward the growth of our congregation. In a sense, Saddleback Church was built around three days each year: Easter, Christmas, and Mother’s Day.
Here are some reasons we plan for growth during …
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Reaching the Unchurched Requires Relationships
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“When Jesus heard this, he said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.’ Then he added, ‘Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.’” Matthew 9:12-13 …
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Meet the World’s Greatest Need: Answer Three Questions
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"While we might bemoan the events occurring in the world today, we need to see these moments as God moments. This is a special defining moment for the church to become awakened spiritually, resulting in an awakening of telling every person in the world about Jesus Christ and making disciples of all the nations."
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (BP) …
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Study Links TV Profanity, Teen Aggression
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Teens exposed to profanity in television and video games are more likely to use profanity and also to exhibit physically aggressive behavior, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- The study of 223 middle school students found that exposure to profanity in the media was "significantly …
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Define Your Purpose to Grow a Healthy Church
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The first step to get a church to grow again, to get a declining church to grow, or to get a growing church to grow more, is to redefine your purpose. Go back and rediscover the original vision of the church and say, “Why are we doing what we’re doing?” Growing churches have a clear-cut identity. They’re precise in their purpose. …
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