Last week in the first part of this series, I shared the first two of the eight biblical principles to help you think critically about how and why people serve in your church. As you work through each one, let it spur you toward clarifying your own theology of ministry, so you can move forward with building your ministry system … Read More
10 Things You Should Know about Charles Spurgeon
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dr. Michael Reeves for Crossway.org. Charles Spurgeon was known as the ‘Prince of Preachers.’ Read on to learn more about the life and ministry of this influential theologian and preacher. 1. His ministry began in the year of his conversion as a young man. Spurgeon was raised in a Christian home, but was … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Our Call to Persevere
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” – 2 Timothy 4:5 (NLT)
Spurgeon on Suffering
“I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is weary.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
8 Biblical Principles for Recruiting New Volunteers – Part 1 of 4
When I was just starting in ministry, one of my most respected mentors said something to me that I’ve never forgotten. As I was venting to him about feeling like a one-man show in my young church, he put his arm around me and said, “Nelson, remember, every member in your church is a minister. You are not in this alone … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Be Not Conformed
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Sunday Scripture: Seize the Day
“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? For your life is like the morning fog – it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” – James 4:14 (NLT)
Sunday Scripture: Working Together for God’s Purpose
“It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.” – 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 (NLT)
Wesley on the Power of Living for God
“Give me one hundred men who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergyman or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon the earth.” – John Wesley, 18th century Anglican evangelist and joint founder of Methodism
Sunday Scripture: Wise Living for Church Leaders
“An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, … Read More