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6 Ways Churches Can Support Children Suffering Acute Trauma

As you seek to support children who’ve experienced trauma, equip yourself and your church with these tools for ministry. Read More The post 6 Ways Churches Can Support Children Suffering … more

5 Ways to Equip Women for Ministry in Small Churches

Budgets may be less for smaller churches, but women in small churches still need to be equipped and trained for leadership. Read More The post 5 Ways to Equip Women for Ministry in Small … more

4 Questions to Better Understand Your Nonreligious Neighbors

Around 1 in 4 Americans are nonreligious, so some far from God are near your church. What do you need to know about your nonreligious neighbors? Read More The post 4 Questions to Better … more

7 Ideas for Teaching Children in Your Church About Missions

It's never too early to begin teaching children about missions. How can your church prepare children to believe and share the gospel? Read More The post 7 Ideas for Teaching Children in Your … more

Are the People in Your Pews Good Theologians?

Our children's teachers, adult teachers, deacons, and every person in our churches need to be good theologians. Read More The post Are the People in Your Pews Good Theologians? appeared first … more

Recognizing Generational Values That Could Divide Your Church

As you minister to a mix of generational values and beliefs, remember they all need Jesus. Love them. Listen to them. Lead them. Read More The post Recognizing Generational Values That Could … more

7 Reasons Groups Resist Starting New Ones

Broaching the topic of starting new groups can be painful. If Christians are to go and make disciples, why do groups resist starting new ones? Read More The post 7 Reasons Groups Resist … more

12 Questions Your Church Needs to Ask About Ministry to Women

Women’s ministry is effective in the church, but there's room for improvement. Pastors need to be asking these 12 questions. In the  State of Ministry to Women report from … more

5 Reasons Your Church May Need a Podcast

Creating podcast content that encourages spiritual growth in your church is an effective way to connect with people we minister to on Sundays. By Angie Elkins I’ve always loved talk radio. I have … more

Does Your Church Have Churchgoers With Unfulfilled Needs?

More than 1 in 4 church switchers say they changed because they had unfulfilled needs in the church (29%). Read More The post Does Your Church Have Churchgoers With Unfulfilled Needs? appeared … more

Fostering a Small Group Mindset in a Small Church Setting

When small churches keep it simple and focus on the basics, they can foster a small-group mindset in their church. The fellowship of believers is essential for the spiritual growth of individual … more

7 Keys for Bringing Women Into Your Church’s Strategic Vision Planning

Including leaders from your ministry to women in your church's strategic vision planning will not happen by accident. Read More The post 7 Keys for Bringing Women Into Your Church’s … more

Training and Community Critical for Churches Ministering to Problem Gamblers

While gambling has surged in recent years, churches have largely remained on the sidelines, leaving problem gamblers in need of help. Read More The post Training and Community Critical for … more

Evangelicals Back Immigration Reform, Increased Border Security

While most want immigration reform to secure the border, evangelicals also advocate for a path to citizenship for those already in the U.S. Read More The post Evangelicals Back Immigration … more

7 Blessings Older Saints Offer the Church

Christians who are growing old have the opportunity to teach younger believers how to keep the faith and finish the race well. Read More The post 7 Blessings Older Saints Offer the Church … more

Why We Must Be Vigilant Against Hypocrisy

Living in repentance is the starting point for removing judgment and hypocrisy from our own lives and encouraging the same in our churches. Read More The post Why We Must Be Vigilant Against … more

4 Ways to Create a Culture of Raising New Leaders

Most “movements” die with the original leaders. In the church, however, we must create a culture of raising leaders to carry on the work. Read More The post 4 Ways to Create a Culture of … more

5 Reasons Pastors Should Attend Summer Camp

If your students are attending camp this summer, have you, as their pastor, made plans to attend with them? Read More The post 5 Reasons Pastors Should Attend Summer Camp appeared first on … more

Why You’re Still Not Teaching Enough About Jesus’ Resurrection

Having a weak understanding of the implications of Jesus’ resurrection keeps Christians from living fully in Spirit-filled power. Read More The post Why You’re Still Not Teaching Enough … more

How Can Deacons Protect Pastors?

Pastors and deacons have been imperfectly serving side-by-side for two millennia for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. Read More The post How Can Deacons Protect Pastors? … more
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