Intro to Greek. Intro to Hebrew. Systematic Theology. Church History. New Testament. Old Testament. Advanced Greek. Advanced Hebrew. Live, Eat, and Breathe Greek. Live, Eat, and Breathe Hebrew . . . You probably took all these classes and much, much more during your...
10 Ways to Lead Music Without a Musician
It’s funny how it can seem that coffee houses, seminary dormitories, and even urban street corners seem to never be short of musicians, but all of a sudden when the invitation is put out in front of a church to form a worship band . . . crickets. But don’t worry. It’s...
Six Questions to Ask Before Adopting
Whether you are wrestling with whether to adopt a child or one of your parishioners comes to you for guidance on the topic, you know how pressure-filled the situation is. Sure, the first step is always to bring it to the lord, but what other steps can you or your...
Overcoming Fear of Financial Insecurity
I escaped from prison in mid-October, 2003. Perhaps I’d best explain myself lest rumors fly: My prison wasn’t a cell with bars. It was a state of mind and heart in which the fear of financial insecurity held me captive. My husband left his lucrative career as a civil...
Ministry to the Disabled
So your church is considering a ministry to the disabled. As the baby boomers reach their senior years, more people need specialized ministry than ever before. But how is disability defined? I could be a poster child for the term. I live in a nursing home, use...
Real Relationships in a Virtual World
As I sit, enjoying my mocha latte at a local coffee house, I watch the crowds of people mingle in various associations. They are engaged in numerous conversations as they sit opposite one another and fill the atmosphere with language and laughter, enjoying the respite...
Q&A With Pastor Bob Sanford
What is your job title outside of church? VP and Associate Publisher, Bible Group, HarperCollins Christian Publishers What is your title in the church? Associate Pastor, St. Ignatius Christian Orthodox Church How far in advance to you prepare for services? I begin...
I Don’t Need Another Vision and Values Statement
Don’t get me wrong. Most church vision and mission statements sound great. They usually include clear biblical values and been crafted to be interesting and memorable. But what difference do they actually make to the lifestyles of those who adopt them? In recent...
Why the missional movement will fail
It’s time we start being brutally honest about the missional movement that has emerged in the last 10-15 years: Chances are better than not it’s going to fail. That may seem cynical, but I’m being realistic. There is a reason so many movements in the Western church...
Q&A With Pastor Greg Bell
What is your title in the church? Senior Pastor How big is your church? We have about 230 members, but we run about 120 in Sunday School and Worship. How far in advance to you prepare for services? During November or December of the year, I begin to prayerfully seek...
Counseling Members in Areas You’re Not Well-Trained In
Intro to Greek. Intro to Hebrew. Systematic Theology. Church History. New Testament. Old Testament. Advanced Greek. Advanced Hebrew. Live, Eat, and Breathe Greek. Live, Eat, and Breathe Hebrew . . . You probably took all these classes and much, much more during your...
10 Ways to Lead Music Without a Musician
It’s funny how it can seem that coffee houses, seminary dormitories, and even urban street corners seem to never be short of musicians, but all of a sudden when the invitation is put out in front of a church to form a worship band . . . crickets. But don’t worry. It’s...
Six Questions to Ask Before Adopting
Whether you are wrestling with whether to adopt a child or one of your parishioners comes to you for guidance on the topic, you know how pressure-filled the situation is. Sure, the first step is always to bring it to the lord, but what other steps can you or your...
Overcoming Fear of Financial Insecurity
I escaped from prison in mid-October, 2003. Perhaps I’d best explain myself lest rumors fly: My prison wasn’t a cell with bars. It was a state of mind and heart in which the fear of financial insecurity held me captive. My husband left his lucrative career as a civil...
Ministry to the Disabled
So your church is considering a ministry to the disabled. As the baby boomers reach their senior years, more people need specialized ministry than ever before. But how is disability defined? I could be a poster child for the term. I live in a nursing home, use...
Real Relationships in a Virtual World
As I sit, enjoying my mocha latte at a local coffee house, I watch the crowds of people mingle in various associations. They are engaged in numerous conversations as they sit opposite one another and fill the atmosphere with language and laughter, enjoying the respite...
Q&A With Pastor Bob Sanford
What is your job title outside of church? VP and Associate Publisher, Bible Group, HarperCollins Christian Publishers What is your title in the church? Associate Pastor, St. Ignatius Christian Orthodox Church How far in advance to you prepare for services? I begin...
I Don’t Need Another Vision and Values Statement
Don’t get me wrong. Most church vision and mission statements sound great. They usually include clear biblical values and been crafted to be interesting and memorable. But what difference do they actually make to the lifestyles of those who adopt them? In recent...
Why the missional movement will fail
It’s time we start being brutally honest about the missional movement that has emerged in the last 10-15 years: Chances are better than not it’s going to fail. That may seem cynical, but I’m being realistic. There is a reason so many movements in the Western church...
Q&A With Pastor Greg Bell
What is your title in the church? Senior Pastor How big is your church? We have about 230 members, but we run about 120 in Sunday School and Worship. How far in advance to you prepare for services? During November or December of the year, I begin to prayerfully seek...
Helping Your Small Group Thrive
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