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7 Ingredients for Vibrant Spiritual Formation in Your Church

The ingredients for building a healthy corporate spiritual life through spiritual formation are simple and produce life-changing results. Read More The post 7 Ingredients for Vibrant Spiritual … more

Coleman Ford (via Facts and Trends) | 5/30/23 11:17 PM

Drop Church Complexity, Gain Kingdom Impact

Complexity clogs discipleship pathways. We have good news, but we may still miss out on the kingdom impact that only comes with focus. Read More The post Drop Church Complexity, Gain Kingdom … more

Daryl Crouch (via Facts and Trends) | 5/29/23 11:11 PM

Making Groups Work: The Key to Congregational Transformation

Many times, pastors want groups that just work. We get into the most trouble when we treat groups, and even people, as a science. Read More The post Making Groups Work: The Key to … more

Marissa Sullivan (via Facts and Trends) | 5/25/23 11:37 PM

5 Wrong Ways to Think About Church Growth

Church growth statistics are helpful because they encourage us to stop thinking in at least five unhealthy ways. Read More The post 5 Wrong Ways to Think About Church Growth appeared first on … more

Scott McConnell (via Facts and Trends) | 5/24/23 11:05 PM

The First Preaching Commandment: Thou Shalt not Steal Sermons

Resist the temptation to plagiarize other pastors’ sermons. Here are five practical steps to consider when preparing a message. Read More The post The First Preaching Commandment: Thou Shalt … more

David Dykes (via Facts and Trends) | 5/23/23 11:07 PM

Most Churchgoers Say They Want to Serve, Fewer Actually Do

Despite saying they want to serve people outside their church, few churchgoers are even serving within the context of their own churches. Read More The post Most Churchgoers Say They Want to … more

Marissa Sullivan (via Facts and Trends) | 5/23/23 07:45 AM

4 Questions to Ask About Measuring Ministry Metrics

How do we track items that impact the success of ministry? After identifying what we are measuring, there are four questions we need to ask. Read More The post 4 Questions to Ask About … more

Dwayne McCrary (via Facts and Trends) | 5/22/23 11:17 PM

10 Tips for Using This Summer to Prepare for the Fall

Summer provides an excellent opportunity for church leaders to reflect, plan, and prepare for the upcoming fall season of ministry. Read More The post 10 Tips for Using This Summer to Prepare … more

Chris Surratt (via Facts and Trends) | 5/22/23 12:19 AM

Clinical Depression and Ministry: 4 Steps Toward Health

Most ministry leaders are unsure how to help people—or even themselves—through dark seasons, including seasons of clinical depression. Read More The post Clinical Depression and Ministry: … more

Mark Dance (via Facts and Trends) | 5/18/23 11:29 PM

How Normative-Sized Church Pastors Are Recruiting Leaders

A group of pastors and church leaders have a conversation about what it's like recruiting leaders in the normative church. Read More The post How Normative-Sized Church Pastors Are Recruiting … more

Ken Braddy (via Facts and Trends) | 5/17/23 11:46 PM

Most Parents Effective at Passing Down Faith and Politics

Parents transmit their faith and politics to their children at similar rates despite saying they care more about passing down faith. Read More The post Most Parents Effective at Passing Down … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 5/17/23 11:30 PM

Sunday, Monday, and the Marketplace: Equipping Congregants for Their Calling

The fact that so many believe the church is silent or indifferent toward work and the marketplace should drive pastors to their knees. Read More The post Sunday, Monday, and the Marketplace: … more

Daryl Charles (via Facts and Trends) | 5/16/23 11:28 PM

How to Help Students Stay in Church After High School

Most students stop attending church after high school, at least for a time. So how can we help students as they transition to a new life stage?… more

Chad Higgins (via Facts and Trends) | 5/15/23 11:15 PM

The Path to Wise Decision-Making

Balancing facts, feelings, and faith uniquely positions us to discern God’s will and bring Him glory in our decision-making. Read More The post The Path to Wise Decision-Making appeared … more

Aaron Summers (via Facts and Trends) | 5/14/23 11:41 PM

Bridging the Gap Between Serving in the Church and Serving in the Community

Churches emphasizing both internal and external service will find it leads to growth and a restored connection with the community. Read More The post Bridging the Gap Between Serving in the … more

Jennifer Matenaer (via Facts and Trends) | 5/11/23 11:20 PM

More Churchgoers Hear Encouragement to Adopt, Provide Foster Care

Fewer churchgoers see other members personally involved in adoption and foster care, but more have heard encouragement from church leaders. Read More The post More Churchgoers Hear … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 5/11/23 07:45 AM

6 Ways to Train Young Adults to Serve in Ministry

One of the best ways to combat disengagement is to have a well-developed plan to equip young adults to serve in ministry in the church. Read More The post 6 Ways to Train Young Adults to Serve … more

Steven Ackley (via Facts and Trends) | 5/11/23 12:06 AM

8 Areas of Discipleship for New Believers

Church leaders must think strategically and thoughtfully about how to help new believers live out their journey with Christ.… more

Kyle Wiltshire (via Facts and Trends) | 5/9/23 11:23 PM

Southern Baptists Decline in Membership, Grow in Attendance, Baptisms

In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell. Read More The post Southern Baptists Decline in … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 5/9/23 07:50 AM

Making Short-Term Mission Trips Count

Short-term mission trips have encountered criticism, but they have the potential to positively impact both the mission and the participant.… more

Scott Hildreth (via Facts and Trends) | 5/8/23 11:29 PM

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Kaleo Comunidad Cristiana on the Mission Field

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Iglesia Cristiana Puente de Vida Block Party

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Iglesia Cristiana Puente de Vida had a Block Party in the parking lot of College Avenue Baptist Church from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. They were supported by their sister …

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