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The Top 3 Ways to Prepare for Advent
Anytime you receive a guest into your house, there is nearly always a couple of panicked hours of sweeping, cleaning dishes and generally preparing for […]
The Top 3 Christmas Sermon Ideas
The top 3 Christmas Sermon Ideas can be found by looking at the overall events that took place that first Christmas morning. The birth of […]
6 Christmas Sermon Ideas You Probably Didn’t Think Of
Christmas is a time that we associate with peace, love and acceptance – but also some stress and worry. This is true even for pastors […]
Why Christian Fellowship is Important
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the […]
Why Churches Close
There are a number of reasons why a church may decline and confront the prospect of ministry death. Some of the causes are outside the […]
Why does it work in other churches, but not in our church?
One church may be in a small rural community where it is easy to develop close personal relationships. Another may be in a big city […]
Why Do People Leave The Church?
Knowing some answers to this question can not only keep a church from losing some great people, but will also bring a church into revival […]
Why Home Friendship Groups? - Community
There are two essential elements of community. 1) interpersonal commitments and 2) a sense of belonging. True community needs both of these elements in operation. […]
You Can’t Believe Everything You Hear About Church Growth
Consultant Lyle Schaller busts 9 common myths about expansion and change: Myth 1: If we build it, they will come. Reality: Adding program staff usually […]
You Can Improve Your Situation
Quiet your mind so that inspirations may rise from it’s depths. Believe that God is now helping you. Visualize achievement. Organize your life on a […]
You Can Be A Better Leader
Leaders don’t just have a position, a spiritual gift or the authority to make rules. True leaders are able to influence others and persuade them […]
A Leader's Courage - An Honest Look
Fear can and will keep many good leaders from becoming great leaders. Many mountain climbers have stood at the base camp of Mt. Everest, yet […]
