“For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NLT)
In God’s Hands
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” – Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546), The Great Reformer
Filling Your Groups: A Weekly Database Email
As all good marketing professionals know, repetition works. People need to hear the same thing over and over again before it registers and translates into action. As such, you simply cannot over-communicate the need to join a group during the promotion month. It’s impossible to talk too much about how important groups are–and the more ways you can say it, … Read More
Small Group System: The Trust Issue
In Matthew 18:20, Jesus made a promise: “For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (NKJV). When you take that promise to hear, trusting your group leaders with your people becomes much easier. But what does that trust look like in action? It starts with simple things. Let go of … Read More
Be Diligent
“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds.” – Proverbs 27:23 (NLT)
Wimber on Reaching the Lost
“If you want to reach the lost, get outside the walls of the Church. Evangelism is at its best when everyday Christians take the risk to share their story, as well as His.” – John Wimber (February 25, 1934 – November 17, 1997), American pastor and driving force of the Vineyard movement
Free Webinar with Lance Witt: Simplicity Isn’t So Simple – Live via Zoom Thursday
I’d like to invite you to join me THIS Thursday for a timely FREE online training that will help you de-clutter your life and ministry. Because a growing number of pastors are feeling worn out, overwhelmed and over-scheduled. Ever-increasing demands on pastors coupled with a new post-Covid reality often result in little margin for the pastoral priorities that matter most. … Read More
Why Assimilate?
“Assimilation leads to life transformation by giving people the means and opportunity to become maturing followers of Christ. In broad terms, assimilation can be defined as the process used to encourage your first-time guests to continue coming back until they see and understand God’s power, accept Jesus as Savior, and commit themselves to the local church through leadership.” … Read More
Leaders Learn to Self-Discipline
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” —1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)
McIntosh on How to Have a Healthy Church
“Healthy churches are constant in prayer. Consider the apostle Paul’s words to the Christians at Ephesus: ‘For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.’ (Eph. 1:15-16 ESV)” – Dr. Gary L. McIntosh, internationally … Read More