Three Keys That Matter When Casting Vision About Your Ministry
Thursday January 24, 2019 | Daron DickensOver the years I’ve had a lot of leadership positions. When I was 10, we moved to Houston. The youth group at the church we attended ended up being my lifeline since I was starting a brand new school in sixth grade without knowing a soul. The youth minister there was such an amazing individual. […] Read more
Aligning Leaders: Drawing a Straight Line
Tuesday January 22, 2019 | Paula DannielleHave you ever heard a basketball coach talking to their team during a time out? Everyone is huddled around each other listening for what to do next. They are not listening for the vision. The vision is clear. We want to score more points than the other team so that we can win. However, during […] Read more
Helping Your Community Through Social Media Education
Wednesday January 16, 2019 | Tom PounderParents care very much for their kids. This seems like a no-brainer statement but the reality is parents want to make sure their children, no matter what age they are, are safe. This is particularly important when their children are exposed to something that parents are not 100 percent informed about. Enter social media. Social […] Read more
4 Characteristics of a Potential Small Group Leader
Monday January 14, 2019 | Heather ZempelIdentifying and recruiting potential small group leaders is one of the most important things we do as pastors and leaders. We are wired to look for people who are immediately ready to lead—people who are mature relationally, developed spiritually, sound theologically, and smart biblically. The problem with that approach is looking for disciples instead of […] Read more
Creating a Community for Today’s Families
Thursday January 10, 2019 | Daron DickensI learned most of my important lessons about the world from TV. Shows like Happy Days informed me on the subtle nuances of “cool” thanks to the Fonz. Old reruns of My Three Sons, Leave It to Beaver, and The Andy Griffith Show showed me how, even when you get into mischievous trouble, your family […] Read more
A New Year can be a Fresh Start
Tuesday January 8, 2019 | Tom PounderThere are two times each year that people get excited about fresh starts and new beginnings. One of them is the start of the new school year. Whether it is in August or beginning of September, there is always a fresh start for students and parents as kids enter a new school year. The other […] Read more
Communicating the What and Why of Your Ministry Concisely
Thursday January 3, 2019 | Tom PounderValue proposition. That is a key term in marketing. Have you heard it before? Do you know what it means? If not, no worries, it is not one of those more common terms or phrases that everyday people use when communicating. A value proposition refers to a business or marketing statement that a company uses […] Read more
What Can Your Church do to Welcome Special Needs Families This Christmas?
Friday December 7, 2018 | Jess BerryhillThe Christmas season is upon us! It’s the time of year that you can catch Elf on TV at least 20 times and it’s socially acceptable to quote it often (I quote it year around!). It’s also an opportunity for your church to be intentional about connecting with families in your community. As you consider […] Read more
Making a Place in Your Ministry for Children With Special Needs
Friday November 30, 2018 | Emily Fruhauf“The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.’” – Matthew 25:40 (AMP) Oftentimes when we think of this verse, our thoughts are […] Read more
4 Key Elements to a Great Volunteer Celebration
Wednesday November 28, 2018 | Amy FentonIt’s a wonderful time of the year to celebrate your volunteers! I love Christmas. I love the lights, the tree, the gifts and most of all the time with friends and family celebrating the beautiful gift of Jesus. This is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to say a big “thank you” to the […] Read more
