Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1995, a young church voted unanimously to begin a Bible college with one purpose: “training laborers for Christ’s harvest.”
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Ministry Leadership
I believe soul-winning is vital—the life of a soul depends on it. But I'm equally convinced that the soul of the church depends on the Sunday School ministry and life stage classes. This is where the spirit and growth of a church truly happens.
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Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow.
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Part Two of Two
Whether you’re organizing a Missions Conference, a special Sunday, or a local outreach event, these steps will help you move from a compelling “why” to a memorable “what.”
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Three priorities for caring for those you lead...
There is a troubling trend in ministry today—a man-centered focus. The priorities of too many churches and ministries are determined by human purposes and philosophies. There is a temptation to focus on numeric growth, social branding, or otherwise trying to keep up with other churches and pastors. This has led to superficial ministries that base their foundation on the charisma of the pastor, appeal of the church programs, breadth of facilities, or other non-foundational areas. As a result, when these are removed, the ministry falters or even collapses.
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Part One of Two
If you play a role in planning, organizing, or promoting church events...
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Nearly four hundred years ago, Pastor Thomas Shepard and Missionary John Eliot labored for Christ and the gospel in the early American colonies.
Shepard, a well-known pastor in Massachusetts, was a founder of the town of Cambridge. His preaching and theological work had a profound impact on the colony’s religious life. Eliot was among the earliest American missionaries to the Native Americans. He would eventually translate the Bible into the Algonquian language. This Bible was the first to be printed in North America.
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Living Intentionally for Christ: A Ministry Leader's Perspective
As leaders, we guide others in their walk with Christ...
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Strategies for Meaningful Follow-Up Visits
When God guides a visitor to your church, He is entrusting you with a precious gift. It becomes your responsibility to follow up and nurture this person’s interest in growth. Making follow-up visits is key to encouraging that growth!
While there are many ways to structure a great plan for assimilation, here is a time-tested follow-up schedule that will help you engage and connect with your visitors!
Step-by-Step Process for Follow-Up Visits
Step 1: Review the Connection Card
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