Most popular ways churches celebrate Christmas season
December 6, 2023
On average, pastors are planning four events or activities to help their churches celebrate Christmas this year, according to a Lifeway Research study.
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First person: The ‘most wonderful time’ of year is far from joyful for many
December 5, 2023
If we take our role as Christ’s ambassadors seriously, we should make sure we aren’t so caught up in our own celebration of the holidays that we miss ministering Jesus’ love to those who are seriously hurting around us.
Needed: A huge shift in the journey of churches
December 4, 2023
Let’s ban all “re-” words when talking about the journey of churches. “Re-” words are about going back, doing something again and preserving the way things were in the past.
3 Christmas communication tips for churches amid ‘noisy holiday season’
December 4, 2023
There are many Christmas communication tips we can learn from the nativity passages in Scripture. Let’s look at some verses in Luke and Galatians …
Public relations pro shares tips on churches’ first impressions
December 2, 2023
“How do we come across to visitors? How do we greet them and make them feel welcome?” said Marc Whitt, a public relations professional. “What kind of follow up do we do, and how soon do we execute that follow up?”
Before Sunday, church leaders should reflect on 7 questions
December 2, 2023
Here are some self-reflection questions for church leaders — especially those who are preparing to preach or teach this weekend — to consider…
Mississippi churches unite through ‘adoption,’ look to future
November 30, 2023
In what could be a model for other churches, First Baptist Church Aberdeen, Mississippi, adopted Community of Grace Church in Aberdeen, with their first official service taking place on Nov. 12.
‘God’s blessing’ the key to Georgia church’s turnaround after almost shuttering
November 25, 2023
Boxes of Kleenex are always at the ready in the sanctuary of McFarland Hill Baptist Church. They’re for wiping tears of joy among a growing congregation that nearly ceased to exist just more than a decade ago.
‘Silver bullet plan’: Struggling churches tend to look for unrealistic solutions
November 20, 2023
I remember watching “The Lone Ranger” television program as a child. It began filming in 1949, and reruns are still on some television stations or streaming services.
Burmese church in Missouri sees growth amid focus on youth ministry
November 17, 2023
In 2020, amid the challenges posed by COVID-19, Farm Chin Baptist Church Purdy, Missouri, emerged as a resilient community. Started by a few Burmese Christian families during the pandemic, the church has flourished under Van Neih Bik.
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